Operation
The steering of a boat is very similar to that of a car or truck, but
it will generally respond less quickly due to operation in the water,
which is more dense than air. Read the Starting and Basic Opera-
tions information and Operational Hints that appear in the Prepara-
tion section of this Owner’s Manual for more detail and assistance.
Troubleshooting
At any time, if the steering is sluggish, difficult, or shows any signs
of not working smoothly and properly, the boat should immediately
be taken to an authorized MasterCraft dealer for attention.
The hydraulic steering system is not accessible to the consumer for
repair or maintenance, all of which should be done by an authorized
MasterCraft dealer. Most of the standard steering system repairs
are also accessible only by the dealer.
WATER JET BOW THRUSTER
Models
Installed on X46 and X26, as an option.
Purpose
A bow thruster allows for greater maneuverability, especially in tight
quarters such as while docking the boat.
Location
The port and starboard jets are located near the bow, just under
the waterline. The water pump is remote-mounted with the outlet
plumbed to a “Y” valve that diverts the water to each jet. The thrust-
ers are controlled by a joystick on the driver’s armrest.
Operation
When the joystick is moved left or right, the bow of the boat moves
port or starboard respectively. The joystick controls the “Y” valve,
which (when fully opened) to one side or the other, energizes the
electric water pump. The thrust developed by the pump is diverted
by the “Y” valve to the opposite side, causing the bow to move away
from the thrust.
Operate the thruster in pulses of a few seconds or more. However,
do not operate for more than thirty (30) seconds continuously at
one time. Allow some cooling time between periods of heavy usage.
If the pump overheats, a thermal protector will shut down the pump
for approximately ten (10) minutes to allow the motor to cool. It then
resets automatically.
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