Hand-held units (white
bottle shown left) should
be replaced or re-
charged as soon as pos-
sible after use, or after
12 years from date of
manufacture. Any chemi-
cal discharge should be
cleaned from all surfaces
as soon as possible and
prior to running the boat
again, unless operation is
necessary to return to
shore.
The other specied
unit is a hand-held re
suppression unit FM-200 (international boats) or FE-241 (domes-
tic boats). The difference from V-drive models is that the unit is not
mounted in the engine compartment, and it must be manually oper-
ated (red bottle shown above right).
In the event of any evidence of a re within the engine compart-
ment, DO NOT OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (BOX).
Opening an engine compartment when there is in-
dication of a fire inside can cause the fire to flare up
and/or spread, which may result in extensive damage
or even sinking of the boat and/or serious injury or
death to people on board.
Shut down the engine and blowers. Continuously discharge the
entire contents of the FM-200 or FE-241 re suppression unit through
the re port immediately.
Fire Port
On these models, the engine compartment is equipped with a
re port on the side of the engine box. In the event of a re, insert
the nozzle of the re extinguisher through the re port pull the safety
pin and press the handle to release the clean-agent, gaseous chemicals
inside the engine box.
The boat owner/operator should have the re extinguisher can-
ister replaced as soon as practicable.
The boat should never be operated following a re until after a
determination has been made whether operation may result in an-
other re. If any danger of an additional re exists, the boat should be
towed to shore or dock rather than running the engine(s).
Following the activation of the automatic fire sup-
pression system or a hand-held fire extinguisher, a
careful determination should be made as to whether
the boat can safely be operated. If there is any doubt
or concern whatsoever, the boat should be towed to
shore and/or dock for service by an authorized Mas-
terCraft dealer prior to operating again. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in death or se-
rious injury/illness.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
Federal law also requires at least one wearable Type I, II, III or Type
V Personal Flotation Device (“PFD”), for each person on-board or
being towed on water skis, wakeboards or other recreational equip-
ment. A Type V PFD provides performance of either a Type I, II or III
PFD (as marked on its label) and must be used according to the label
requirements. In addition, one throwable Type IV PFD must also be on
board. As the owner, obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your
responsibility and determining whether people on-board , in-
cluding those who are underage, are required to wear PFDs
when underway. Your MasterCraft dealer can, and will be happy to,
assist you with your purchase of appropriate PFDs.
Note: Requirements for coastal waters and inland waters differ. Check
with the local boating authorities for more information.
PFD Accessibility
• Wearable PFDs must be
readily accessible in the boat.
• It should be possible to put
on the PFDs within a reason-
able amount of time in case
of emergency.
• PFDs should never be stowed
in plastic bags, in locked or
closed compartments or
have other gear stowed on
top of them.
• The U.S. Coast Guard, as well
as MasterCraft, recommends
the wearing of PFDs at all times when the vessel is underway, even
though it is not a requirement. The best PFD is the one that is
worn–that is, the one that can save your life.
• Inatable PFDs must have a full cylinder and all status indicators on
the inator must be green, or the device is NOT serviceable, and is
NOTconsidered a usable PFD for anyone on-board the vessel.
• Coast Guard-approved inatable PFDs are authorized for use on
recreational boats by persons at least 16 years of age.
• Some states require children to wear PFDs at all times. Check with
your state boating safety ofcials for details. Be certain to equip
children with a PFD that is appropriate for the size of the child. The
label will indicate the weight limits for use.
Sound Producing Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals
to be made under certain circumstances. Meet-
ing, crossing and overtaking situations, which will
be described in some detail shortly, are examples
of when sound signals are required. Recreational
vessels are also required to sound signals during
periods of reduced visibility. Your MasterCraft
boat is equipped with a horn, but you may also
purchase aftermarket devices in case of potential
electrical disconnect or failure.
Note: The requirement to carry a bell on board no longer applies to
vessels operating on International Waters.
Visual Distress Signals
All vessels used on coastal
waters, the Great Lakes, territo-
rial seas and those waters con-
nected directly to them up to a
point where a body of water is
less than two miles wide, must
be equipped with U.S.C.G.-approved visual distress signals. Vessels
owned in the United States but operating on the high seas must be
equipped with U.S.C.G.-approved visual distress signals.
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