Page 4-34 2014 MasterCraft Owners Manual • Boat Operations
dealer because malfunction can result in
loss of control of the boat.
Surf Tabs
Models:
All X-Series and XStar, as an option.
Purpose:
Surf tabs can be used in synch with
presets or manually adjusted to help
build and shape the surf wake to assist
the rider in gaining a bigger push and
a longer optimum ride for surng. The
center attitude adjustment plate (see in-
structions immediately above) can aid in
this as well.
Location:
The surf tabs are installed on the port
and starboard sides of the boat’s stern.
The surf tab switch is located on the
armrest or it can be controlled through
the Video Display Gauge.
Operation:
In the presets, SURF RIGHT will
deploy the port surf tab, and SURF
LEFTwill deploy the starboard surf tab.
Surf tabs can also be used as trim
tabs to help level the boat that has an
unbalanced load on port or starboard or
when a strong wind is present. Press the
right trim button to make the boat rotat-
ed to the right (starboard) and press the
left trim button to make the boat rotate
left (port). The UP button will raise the
center tab and then raise the surf plates if
held past the initial raising of the center
tab. The surf tab switch is pressed LEFT
to list the boat to port (or left), raising the
right (starboard) side of the boat. Press
RIGHT to list the boat to right (starboard)
and lift the left (port) side of the boat.
This information will also appear in the
Video Display Gauge, as equipped, and
operates in the same manner.
Special Attention:
On the X2, X10 and X25 models,
surf tabs are limited to fty percent
(50%) maximum extension when the
boat speed exceeds twenty miles per
hour (20 mph) or thirty-two kilometers
per hour (32 km/h). Because the surf tab
causes the boat to list to port or starboard
side, it is important for operators to be
aware of how it impacts handling.
Maneuvering a boat with the surf
tabs extended requires practice to mas-
ter. Initial times running with the surf
tabs extended should be done at low
speed with plenty of room. This is criti-
cal to learning how the surf tabs affect
control and maneuverability, especially
when teaming surf tabs with the attitude
adjustment plate(s).
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