people. Equally critical is how weight is distributed throughout
the boat. If too much weight is placed in one area it can have
serious impact on maintaining control. Items and people can
also shift positions during operation, potentially causing a dan-
gerous situation.
Model280and265areYachtCertiedanddonotdisplay
alistedweightlimitontheboat.Seeinformationspecicto
those models for guidance.
In calculating the amount of weight, you must also take
into consideration the weight of the gasoline and any bal-
last added. The weight of gasoline is approximately 5.8 to
6.5 pounds (U.S.) per gallon, depending upon the weather
and other factors, including the addition of ethanol, which is
slightly denser and will add very slightly to the overall weight.
Water pumped into the ballast system will add 8.3 pounds
(U.S.) for every gallon added.
Care should also be taken to avoid interfering with the boat oper-
ator’s line of sight when the boat is underway. This applies particularly
to individuals riding in the bow. It is possible to quite unintentionally
obscure the driver’s view. Even momentary interference can result in
the driver’s inability to respond to a situation that requires avoidance of
another vessel or submerged or partially-submerged objects. Everyone
on board should always pay attention to other vessels, people and ob-
jects located in close proximity to the boat, activities taking place in or
near the water, and should alwyas be supportive of the boat operator.
MasterCraft strongly encour-
ages individuals to wear Per-
sonal Flotation Devices (PFDs).
In many states, it is a legal
requirement for children to
wear them at all times while
on board. Non-swimmers and
swimmers of limited ability of
any age should never be with-
out a PFD while on a boat.
Avoid any activity that may result in damage to the boat, thereby
voiding the warranty. Some things, such as avoiding stationary objects,
are obvious. However, even less obvious activities can cause damage to a
boat, no matter how well-built. For example, while a beach or shoreline
may seem soft while walking on it, running a boat up onto shore may
result in signicant scratches in the berglass nish. The causes of many
kinds of damage are usually quite obvious to trained service personnel.
MasterCraft cannot anticipate every type of activity or neglect that
could result in damage to the boat or that may cause illness, injury or
even death to boaters. The operator, owner and/or all persons on board
are responsible for using common sense and a careful thought process
to ensure that every measure has been taken to keep boating enjoy-
able for many years to come. A MasterCraft boat can be the source
of countless hours of family fun, as well as building friendships. But the
boating experience remains safe only if YOU use your head before, dur-
ing and after your boating activity.
As you anticipate many good times ahead with the MasterCraft
boat, be sure that, rst and foremost, you are well-prepared to be
responsible.
This Owner’s Manual has been developed to help ensure an enjoy-
able experience as you boat, wakeboard and ski with a fabulous Master-
Craft boat. As stated earlier, this information is not all-inclusive. There
are many factors to consider and additional information that you need
to research before undertaking any boating activity.
In addition to reading this Owner’s Manual or other related mate-
rial, and familiarizing yourself with the proper operation of the Mas-
terCraft boat, you should also always use common sense when boat-
ing. For example, when anchoring the boat, you MUST turn OFF the
engine. In most models, exhaust fumes containing carbon monoxide
are emitted from the exhaust ap area of the transom immediately
below the swim platform. No one should ever be on the swim
platform or transom while the engine is operating. This in-
cludes while using the shower option in those models where
the engine must run in order to create hot water. In those in-
stances, showering must never be done on the swim platform
or transom as the carbon monoxide fumes are toxic.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless and poi-
sonous gas that accumulates rapidly and can cause serious
injury or death. Exposure to carbon monoxide can be fatal in
a matter of minutes. Exposure to even low concentrations of
carbon monoxide must not be ignored because the effects of
exposure to carbon monoxide can build up and be just as le-
thal as high concentrations. Carbon monoxide from exhaust
pipes of inboard or outboard engines may build up inside and
outside the boat in areas near exhaust vents, particularly dur-
ing slow-speed operations. STAY AWAY from these exhaust
vent areas, which are located at the stern of the boat, and DO
NOT swim or engage in any watersports or other activities
in or near the stern area of the boat, including, without limi-
tation, the swim platform and the rear sun deck, when the
engine is in operation. Under no circumstances should the
owner and/or operator allow persons to hold onto the swim
platform while the engine is operating and the boat is in mo-
tion. ese activities (sometimes known as “teak surfing” or
“platform dragging,” where the participant holds onto the
swim platform and is pulled through the water, and/or “body
surfs” immediately behind the boat) are extremely danger-
ous, highly likely to result in death or serious bodily injury,
and are a misuse of this product.
All boats have weight limits. Failure to adhere to the
posted limits can cause operation instability and/or the
boat to sink. is may result in serious injury or death,
as well as significant damage to the boat, which will not
be covered by warranty.
Overloading a boat may cause it to become unstable and
maypotentiallyresultintheboat’sotationsystembecom-
ing overwhelmed. Too much weight can sink any boat! Within
this Manual and on a label mounted in each boat, except in
the280and265models,istheweightlimitforthatspecic
model. Bear in mind that total weight limits include water
ballast, gear brought onto the boat, additional options and all
co m m on s ense approac h
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