MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Boating safety, General Precautions

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boating safety

Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your boat. You—and anyone who will be operating this boat—should read and seek to fully comprehend this Owner’s Manual, and any ad- ditional information provided by component manufacturers and suppliers. Make sure that you understand all of the controls and operating instructions before attempting to operate the boat.

Improper operation is extremely dangerous!

The basic safety rules are outlined in this section of the Owner’s Manual. Additional precautions throughout the Manual are noted by the following symbols:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

The precautions listed in this Owner’s Manual and on the boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically recommended by MasterCraft, using it may place you and others in an unsafe situation; in addition, you may ren- der your warranty void. Remember: Always use common sense when operating, servicing or repairing the boat!

Observing the safety recommendations found in this Owner’s Manual is critical to keeping your boating experience as safe as possible during routine operation. Your failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death to you and/or others. Use caution and common sense when operating your boat. Do not ever take unnecessary chances!

General Precautions

Be certain that all operators of your boat are aware of the safety information within this Owner’s Manual and that they use it to conform to boat safety principles.

Boating safety starts with a thorough understanding of boat operations. In addition to careful review of this Owner’s Manual, you should also be aware that many sources of helpful informa- tion are available. MasterCraft urges you to pursue additional training prior to the independent operation of your boat. How- ever, training at any time from recognized boating and/or safety organizations is beneficial.

The following is a listing of a few agencies and organizations that offer safety training and/or information:

American Red Cross, National HQ 8111 Gatehouse Road, 6th Floor Falls Church VA 22042

(202)737-8300 www.redcross.org

U.S. A. Water Ski Association

1251 Holy Cow Road

Polk City FL 33868

(863)324-4341

www.usawaterski.org

Boat Owners Association of the United States 880 South Pickett Street

Alexandria VA 22304

(703)823-9550 www.boatus.com

National Safe Boating Council

2550 M Street NW, Suite 425

Washington DC 20037

(202)296-4588 www.safeboatingcouncil.org

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

2100 Second Street SW

Washington DC 20593-001

(202)267-1001 www.uscg.mil

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Contents 2009 MasterCraft Welcome aboard Page 2-1 Page 16-2, 16-5, Page Table of contents General Precautions Boating safetySafety Afloat Safety EquipmentRequired Equipment Recommended EquipmentSkiing and Wakeboarding Safety Operator’s License Common sense approach Rules of the open water Other Special Situations OvertakingSailing Vessel Right-of-Way Fishing Vessel Right-of-WayGuide to individual models Exhaust Bow Light Transom Drain Plug MariStar Fuel Tank Engine Batteries Filler Star CSX Instrument panels Measurements Aft Light Switch Accessory SwitchesAll Models-Actual Switch Usage Will Vary Volt ReceptacleMariStar 230, X-30, MariStar 245 MariStar 280 Attitude Adjustment or Trim Tab SwitchManual and Automatic Bilge Pump Switch Manual Ballast Empty/Fill SwitchesBlower Switch Circuit BreakersCourtesy Lights Switch Clock Adjustment SwitchDisplay Selector Switch Dual Battery Operation SwitchEngine Synchronizing Switch Engine Hatch SwitchEngine Oil Pressure Gauge MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265Instrument Panel Gauge Backlighting Switch Heater SwitchLow Voltage Battery Alarm Fuel GaugeOther Alarms Navigation/Anchor Lights SwitchRefrigerator Switch Seat Heat SwitchesSink Switch Shower and/or Slick Boot SwitchTemperature Gauge Shift/Throttle ControlVideo Display Gauge Tower Lights SwitchPage Voltmeter Wash Down SwitchWhat Type of Gasoline To Use Using care when fuelingUsing Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol When the Boat Is Not Used for a WhileWhen Fuel Runs Out or Too Low for Proper Operation Fuels Outside United States and CanadaPage Before Each Operation Safety checks and servicesDuring Operation After OperationNew boat break-in First Hours of OperationAfter Break-In Page Before Starting Starting the EngineShifting Gears Stopping UnderwayOperational hints Page Docking and Tie-Up Unusual Operating ConditionsUsing Lifting Slings Using Lifting EyesLifting the boat Storage CradleMarine Growth Corrosion preventionGalvanic Corrosion Stainless Steel and ChromeCleaning the boat HullUpholstery Teak Wood CarpetFiberglass Swim Platform WindshieldAcceptable Upholstery Cleaners Slick BootUnacceptable Upholstery Cleaners Enclosed HeadApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing Kit MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing ClothsMasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters New Boat Break-In Frequency and Scheduled MaintenanceBefore Each Use After Each UseAnnually Every One Hundred 100 Hours Quarterly Every Fifty 50 HoursInspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs Check Raw Water Intake Strainer where equippedInspect the Propeller Shaft Log for Water Entry By the warrantyInspect the Exhaust System for Leaks Inspect the Fuel System for LeaksGeneral Cleaning and Storage Check That the Battery Is Fully ChargedCheck the Engine Mounts Lubricate the Engine Starter Gear and ShaftCheck the Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment Inspect the Exhaust Flaps for DamageLubricate the Steering System Lubricate the Shift and Throttle System Check the Ballast Pump ImpellerInspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units General Power Package Preparation General PreparationFuel System Treatment Other Winterization Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After Storage Ballast System PreparationsChanging Propellers Checking/Repairing PropellersBattery Charger Comfort and convenienceAnchor and Windlass Fire Suppression and Extinguishing CoolersHead GPS and ChartplotterBefore operation HeaterLighting Hydraulic Steering SystemLivewell/Kill Box/Catch Box RefrigerationShower or Wash Down Seat HeatersStereo Equipment Swim/Boarding PlatformsFolding Down the Platform TablesTowers Video ScreenWater Heater Guide to troubleshooting Limited warranty statement Page Page Page Warranty Registration Transfer Warranty registration and transferEvery 100 Hours Date Service log12-1 IndexGauge, Voltmeter Gauges & Switches, Variations Platforms, Swim/Boarding 19-7 Storage & Winterization 17-1 19-9 Transfer, Warranty Registration 22-1 ProStar MariStar Series Saltwater Series
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