Purpose
Comfortable seating is a hallmark of MasterCraft. Not only does the
seating enhance the overall boating experience, but it also is the
designated area for operators and passengers to occupy while the
boat is underway.
When boats are in motion, operators and passengers should
always be seated on upholstered, designated occupant seating in-
side the deck and bow areas. No other areas should be used during
operation, including, but not limited to, the gunwales, towers, sun
pads, engine boxes, or any area that is not clearly intended for
seating while the boat is underway. People can become dislodged
from locations that are not actual seating, which could result in
falls in the boat or overboard, resulting in serious injury or death.
Location
All models have seating inside the deck area and bow area. Some
boats also have seating on the sun deck, convertible seating, and
optional walk-thru area jump seats. Verify with your authorized
MasterCraft dealer the extent to which the seating is considered
acceptable for use while the boat is underway.
Operation
Some specialized, optional seating adds more comfort. Convertible
seats allow the seat back to be moved forward or back, changing
the orientation. (Be sure that the seat back locking mechanism
is securely engaged before using the seat back in these types
of seating. Failure to engage the locking mechanism may allow
unintended movement that could result in a person losing balance
or even falling.) The convertible seat backs at the transom are
intended to be used only when the boat is stationary and the
engine is OFF. The seat back must be in the stowed position, never
aft facing, when the engine is running or the boat is underway.
Positioned aft facing, the seat back offers no security to persons
seated at the back of the boat and they could slide off and into the
water, with the possibility of making contact with the transom or
swim platform, which could result in injury. Also, while the seat back
is positioned to allow aft seating, individuals may be exposed to
carbon monoxide if the engine is running.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless and poisonous
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 lethal as high concentrations.
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