Operational
Hints
MasterCraft urges all who will be oper-
ating the boat to seek certied instruction
from the local boating authorities. This sec-
tion is designed to present the most basic
operational principles. It is NOT intended
to cover all conditions encountered during
operation. Therefore, the principles pre-
sented in this Owner’s Manual are limited
to the facts related directly to the operation
of the boat, while the responsibility for the
proper application of these principles be-
longs with the boat owner and/or operator.
Loading the Boat
Never overload the boat. The maximum
weight capacity as listed on the certica-
tion plate includes all items added to the
boat (including persons and gear). Proper
distribution of weight is critical to boat
performance. Allocate the load as evenly
as possible. The maximum weight capac-
ity includes lled, factory-installed ballast
tanks and/or ballast bags, as well as any
added by the customer.
The maximum weight capacity is
calculated with full factory-installed
fuel and ballast tanks. The weight of oc-
cupants, gear and water in any ballast
bags added by the customer reduces the
Maximum Capacity of the boat. Failure
to adhere to the total Maximum Capac-
ity may result in too much strain on the
drive train or may sink the boat. This
is not covered under warranty! See the
Common Sense Approach information in
the Safety section of this Owner’s Manu-
al regarding weight.
Adding additional afermarket ballast to a
MasterCraf boat is not recommended, and
can result in impaired visibility, diminished
handling characteristics and instability
when operating your boat, and may result
in potential structural and/or engine dam-
age to the boat, which damage will not be
covered by your warranty.
Information regarding the Maximum Ca-
pacity for each boat is included in the Guide
to Individual Models section of this Owner’s
Manual and on a placard located near the
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