MASTERCRAFT DESIGN PROCESS
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MasterCraft Marine
Power Engines By Indmar
The standard engine for 2004 is the
Predator, a Vortec 5.7-liter V-8 engine
with electronic throttle-body fuel
injection. One ride makes it clear how
it got its name. For those who want even
more power, however, there is also the
optional 5.7-liter MCX
TM
. This 350-
horsepower ski-specific, multi-port EFI
V-8 is Vortec-based and features an
exclusive MasterCraft/Indmar fuel
delivery system with an elongated, ski-
tuned plenum. It produces jump-up
acceleration and an astonishingly broad,
flat torque curve all the way to wide-
open-throttle. And the big daddy, the
new Vortec L18 HO 8.1-liter V-8 with
496 cubic inches puts out a whopping
450 horsepower.
Our exclusive EFI Management
System
TM
controls all our engines in
three key areas: fuel, spark and air. This
system constantly monitors more than
30 engine factors to calculate the optimum per-formance under any load, in any condition and at any
altitude. We program each electronic control module (ECM) to pinpoint the optimal RPMs, fuel quality and
coolant temperature needed to give each engine model maximum skiability. If there’s a problem the ECM
reacts within microseconds to correct it or to prevent any further damage to the engine.
That is what makes our engines smarter. But they are tougher, too, because of extra quality steps like a
waterproof ECM, a seven-step paint process, precision machining of components and crankshaft-driven water
pumps. And don’t forget, MasterCraft engines come with a three-year warranty.
But we couldn’t talk about engines this year and forget the award-winning Cadillac
®
Northstar
®
, which
cranks out tons of torque at every speed from idle to full-throttle. However, its torque release is biased toward
mid-range situations. This engine has power exactly where the skier wants it.
Limp-home mode shuts down individual cylinders if the engine ever loses coolant. Each Northstar
®
engine
comes standard with a closed cooling system and is
mated to MasterCraft’s famous 1.5:1 PowerSlot
transmission.
It’s fitting that MasterCraft would team up with
Cadillac
®
. And that, of all the boat manufacturers in the
world, Cadillac
®
would choose to align itself with
MasterCraft and Indmar.
Upholstery
MasterCraft produces its own custom upholstery
using multiple layers of high density CelMaster
TM
foam,
rotocast polyethylene frames and backs (instead of wood),
premium vinyl and triple stitching.
MasterCraft uses the highest grade marine vinyl
with more than double the surface weight and 20%
more tear-resistance than vinyl used on other boats. It
is treated with mildew inhibitors and UV-protected
triple stitching combined with reinforced backing and
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