Boat Operations • 2014 MasterCraft Owners Manual Page 4-61
B O A T O P E R A T I O N S
items could potentially damage the com-
partment, and this type of damage is not
covered under warranty. Storage com-
partments require periodic cleaning. See
Care and Maintenance in this Owner’s
Manual for additional information.
Ladders
Models:
The X25, X35, X46, X55, and XStar
have a bow ladder available as an op-
tion. All boats also have an optional
swim platform ladder.
Purpose:
Ladders allow for easier boarding
of the boat from the body of water. The
swim platform ladder should be boarded
only when the boat engine is OFF. See
Safety section of this Owner’s Manual
for additional details regarding carbon
monoxide poisoning. (The engine’s
emissions are at the transom.)
Location:
Ladders are located at the bow or un-
der the swim platform aft.
Operation:
All ladders have a stowable position
and an operational position. On the bow
ladders, the ladder is stowed inside the
anchor locker. The locker is opened by
turning the inset latch and pulling open
the door. The ladder pulls up and slides
out, extending over the nose of the boat.
It will latch into place for use. To return
it to the locker, re-fold the sections and
place back inside. Close the locker door
and ensure that that it has latched se-
curely into place.
The swim platform ladder stows un-
der the swim platform. Slide it out and
snap into place for use. Re-stow by slid-
ing back under the swim platform.
Be sure to stow ladders prior to op-
eration of the boat. Undue pressure from
the water while underway could poten-
tially damage the ladder.
Special Attention:
When opening or closing the ladder,
be careful not to pinch ngers or other
skin because all ladders have some kind
of catch to hold them in position and pro-
vide protection for people as they board.
Troubleshooting:
If the ladder will not extend or fold
back into stowable position, take the
boat to an authorized MasterCraft dealer
for repair.
Seating
Models:
All.
Purpose:
Comfortable seating is a hallmark of
MasterCraft. Not only does the seating
enhance the overall boating experience,