MasterCraft X-1 2008

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ongratulations on your boating choice! Mastercraft
is the recognized world leader for inboard boats
today and has been for forty (40) years. The qual-
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are unmatched in the industry.
Please take a few minutes to read this Owner’s Manual
completely in addition to carefully reviewing any addi-
tional information provided in the accompanying packet.
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maining questions you may have regarding your new
boat. If you have any questions after reading these items,
please feel free to speak with your dealer. MasterCraft
wants you to feel comfortable with your boat (and trailer,
where applicable) from the very beginning of your experi-
ence as an owner of our products.
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of our policy of continuous product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time, without
notice, in specications and models, and also to dis-
continue models. We also reserve the right to change
specications, parts or accessories at any time without
incurring any obligation to equip the same on models
manufactured before the date of the change.
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accessories that may occur after publication of this Own-
er’s Manual, the Owner’s Manual may not cover every
circumstance that may arise in owning and operating
your boat. Also, the illustrations used in this Manual are
intended only as representative reference views and may
not depict actual model component parts. Information re-
garding certain on-board components furnished by sup-
pliers other than MasterCraft, including the engine and
power train components, is provided separately by the
manufacturers of those components. This information is
available through your dealer. A reasonable effort has
been made by MasterCraft and its suppliers to provide
the applicable information required to ensure a long-last-
ing and enjoyable boating experience.
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MasterCraft X-1 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X-1 2008
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

Dangers, Warnings & Cautions

DANGER

Defines immediate hazardous situations that can lead to death or serious injury.

WARNING

Defines potentially hazardous situations that can lead to death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Defines potentially hazardous situations that can lead to minor or moderate injury.

Boating Safety

General Precautions

Covers operator awareness, common sense, and general safety principles.

Required Equipment

Lists federally-required safety equipment for inland waters.

Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

Provides safety guidelines for water sports participants.

Rules of the Open Water

Instrument Panels and Controls

Ignition and Starting Systems

Details the boat's ignition system and engine starting procedures.

Safety and System Controls

Details alarms, blower, bilge pumps, and ballast systems.

Using Care When Fueling

Fuel Type Recommendations

Advises on gasoline types and additives for engines.

Safety Checks and Services

Before Each Operation

Lists tasks to perform before launching the boat.

New Boat Break-In

First Hours of Operation

Covers initial operational procedures and checks during break-in.

Starting and Basic Operation

Before Starting

Outlines pre-start checks and familiarization with controls.

Starting the Engine

Provides step-by-step instructions for starting the engine.

Shifting Gears

Explains the correct procedure for engaging forward, reverse, and neutral.

Operational Hints

Lifting the Boat

Corrosion Damage Prevention

Cleaning the Boat

Scheduled Maintenance

New Boat Break-In Service

Recommends technician-performed break-in procedures.

Before Each Use Checks

Lists checks to perform before starting the engine.

Quarterly Maintenance (50 Hours)

Outlines maintenance requirements for 50-hour intervals.

Annual Maintenance (100 Hours)

Outlines maintenance requirements for 100-hour intervals.

Fuel System Leak Inspection

Outlines procedures for checking fuel system leaks.

Complete Fuel System Inspection

Outlines comprehensive fuel system leak checks.

Storage and Winterization

Fuel System Storage Treatment

Details fuel system preparation for storage.

Engine and Drivetrain Preparation

Covers engine and drivetrain preparation for winter.

Propeller Maintenance

Guide to Troubleshooting

Limited Warranty Statement