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7 O
WNERS MANU
AL
100 CHEROKEE COVE DR. VONORE, TN 37885
423.884.2221 MASTERCRAFT.COM
2017 BOA
T
O
WNER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Safety Knowledge
3
Safety
4
General Precautions
5
Safety Afloat
5
Carbon Monoxide
7
Consistent Attention Required
7
Emergency Treatment
8
How to Protect Yourself
8
Line of Sight
9
Personal Flotation Devices
9
In the Event of a Fire
10
Fire Extinguishers
10
Fire Suppression and Extinguishing
11
Capsizing
11
Safety Equipment
14
Recommended Equipment
14
Required Equipment
14
Sound Producing Devices
15
Visual Distress Signals
15
Navigational Lights
16
Warning Plates and Labels
16
Law Enforcement
17
Boating under the Influence
17
Legal Requirements
17
Accident Reporting
18
Speeding and Noise
18
Radios—Telephones
19
Refuse and Pollution
19
Communications
20
Other Important Information
20
Float Plan
21
Nautical Charts
21
Weather
21
Insurance
21
Cold Water Survival
22
Inflatable Life Rafts
22
Anchoring
22
Steering and Sailing Rules/Sound Signals
23
Rules When Encountering Vessels
23
Rules of the Open Water
23
Meeting
24
Crossing
24
Overtaking
24
Other Special Situations
25
Fishing Vessel Right-Of-Way
25
Sailing Vessel Right-Of-Way
25
Features
28
Specifications
28
Dashes and Video Screens
40
Variations in Gauges and Switches
41
X and Xt Series Instrument Panel: 7 Video Screen
41
Xstar Instrument Panel
42
Prostar Instrument Panel
43
Nxt Series Instrument Panel
43
Upper Half of Gauge
44
Tachometer
44
3-In-1 Gauge: Fuel Gauge
44
Speedometer
44
Series Engine Gauges
44
3-In-1 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
45
3-In-1 Water Temperature Gauge
45
Lower Right Side
45
Care and Maintenance
47
Basic Navigation Features
47
Quick Access Keys
47
Touch Commands
47
Ballast and Trim
48
Gauges
49
Video
49
Profiles
50
Gps/Navigation
50
New User Profile
51
Delete Current Profile
51
Settings Menu
52
Edit Current User
52
Cruise
52
Ballast Settings (Tank Fill/Drain Times)
53
Service Information
53
Tab Settings
53
User Settings
53
Fuel Management Software and Settings
54
Using Fuel Management Software
54
Epdm & Engine Diagnostics
55
Factory Settings
55
Engine Diagnostics
55
PDM Diagnostics
55
GPS Settings
56
Waypoint Manager
56
Track Manager
56
Chart / Time Setup
56
Display Appears Not to Work or Doesn’t Come on
57
Depth / Position Setup
57
GPS Status
57
Troubleshooting
57
Series Video Screen Operations HV450
58
Main Settings Menu
61
Fuel Settings
61
User Settings Descriptions
62
User Settings Soft Key Commands
62
Software Version
63
Oil Change Reset
63
Dealer Service Reset
63
Display Has no Keypad Back Light
65
Display Has no Back Light
65
Display Resets or Goes off When Starting Engine
65
Xstar Video Screen Operations
67
Screens
68
Touch Screen Navigation
69
Quick Access/Key Features
69
New Rider Profile
70
Modify Rider Profile
71
Stereo Display
71
Gps Display
72
Chart and Time Set-Up
73
Depth and Position Set-Up
73
Main Menu Options
74
Gps Utilities
74
Fault Code Pop-Ups
76
Utilities
77
Ballast Settings
77
Fuel Gauge
78
Basic Navigation Features
81
Ballast & Trim
82
Heater and Lights
83
Touch Commands Description
83
User Settings
92
Top Center of Dash
98
Port Side of Dash
98
Starboard Side of Dash
99
Tsunami Pump System
99
Special Conditions
100
Product Information
102
Screen Features
103
Gauge
103
Status
103
Boat Operations
107
Circuit Breakers
108
Basic Electrical Components
108
Single Battery
109
Location
109
Dual Batteries
110
Low Voltage Battery Alarm
110
Other Alarms
111
Battery Charger
111
12-Volt Receptacle
112
Ignition Key Slot
112
Ignition Start-Stop
113
Engine Emergency Safety
113
Stop Switch
113
Operational Control
114
Additional Safety Support
115
Cleats
116
Horn
117
Mirrors
117
Ski/Wakeboard/Surf Rope
118
Below Deck
119
Transom Protection Film
121
Blower System
121
Steering System
122
Dockstar Handling System
123
Water Jet Bow Thruster
123
Zinc Anode
124
Navigation/Anchor Lights
125
Visual Assistance
125
Docking Lights
126
Tower Lights
126
Tower Dome Light
126
Courtesy/Storage
127
Compartment Lights
127
Underwater Lights
127
Attitude Adjustment Plate
129
Sport Enhancement
129
Autolaunch
131
Gen2 Surf System
131
Ballast Systems
132
Pylons
133
Swim Platforms
134
Folding down the Platform
134
Securing the Platform
134
Platform Care
135
Oiling the Garapa Gold Platform
135
Ski Racks
136
Towers
136
Raising and Lowering the Prostar Tower
136
Lowering and Raising the ZFT4 Tower
137
Additional Special Attention
138
Tower Accessory Options
138
Lowering and Raising the ZFT7 Tower
138
Xstar, X and XT Series Speaker Lights
139
Vertical Surf Racks: General Information
139
Vertical Surf Racks: Installation/Removal
139
Stereo Components
141
Comfort and Convenience
141
Glove Box
142
Heater
142
Seat Heaters
143
Anchor
143
Canvas Covers
144
Prostar Bimini
145
Bimini Canvas
145
Zft4 and Zft7 Bimini
145
Nxt Bimini
146
Transom/Swim
147
Engine Flush
147
Head and Toilet System
148
To Empty the Waste Holding Tank
149
Cleaning the Toilet
149
During Extended Periods of Non-Use
149
Winterizing Toilet System
149
Removable Coolers
150
Refrigeration
151
Wet Bar
151
Storage Space
152
Ladders
152
Seating/Bow Lid
153
Seating
154
Gas Assisted Seat Lift
155
Removable Rear Seats
155
Convertible Center Rear Seat
155
X46 Reversible Helm Seat
156
Surf Sleeves
156
Gopro Viewing System
156
Preparation
158
Using Care When Fueling
159
Fuel Levels
160
Gasoline
161
Ilmor Marine Engines
161
Before each Operation
163
During Operation
163
Safety Checks and Services
163
New Boat Break-In
165
After Break-In
166
Starting the Engine
167
Before Starting
167
Starting and Basic Operations
167
Shifting Gears
168
Under Way
168
Stopping
168
Loading the Boat
169
Emergencies
169
Courtesy
169
Operational Hints
169
Basic Maneuvering
170
High Speed Operation
170
Unusual Operating Conditions
171
Docking and Tie-Up
171
Care and Maintenance
172
Using Lifting Eyes
173
Using Lifting Slings
173
Lifting the Boat
173
Storage Cradle
174
Galvanic Corrosion
175
Corrosion Prevention
175
Salt Water Corrosion
176
Saltwater Care & Maintenance
176
Stainless Steel and Chrome/Anodized Aluminum
176
Marine Growth
176
Hull
177
Cleaning the Boat
177
Carpet
178
Aquatrac Platforms
178
Spills
178
Platforms
178
Windshield
179
Fiberglass Swim Platform
179
Important Background Information
179
Cleaning
179
Enclosed Head
180
Upholstery
180
Non-Recommended Products
181
Additional Upholstery Cleaning Information
181
Recommended Products
181
Frequency and Scheduled Maintenance
182
Maintenance Definitions
182
Maintenance Service
182
Before each Use
183
After each Use
183
Scheduled Maintenance
183
Inspect Seacock Strainer
183
Inspect the Throttle and Shift Cables for Kinks, Wear and Interference
184
Inspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs
184
Note any Exhaust Odors
185
After Starting the Engine
185
Inspect the Fuel System
185
Repeat Check for Fuel And/Or Exhaust Leaks
186
General Cleaning and Storage
186
Annual Maintenance
187
Scheduled Maintenance
187
Inspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage
188
Lubricate the Steering System
188
Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment
188
Check the Engine Mounts
188
Lubricate the Throttle
189
Check the Ballast Pump Impeller
189
Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage and Change Fuel Filter
189
Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units
190
Other Maintenance
190
General Preparation
191
Fuel System Treatment
191
Storage and Winterization
191
General Power Package
192
Other Winterization Preparations
192
Ballast System Winterization
193
Reactivating the Boat after Storage
194
Propeller Maintenance
195
Checking/Repairing Propellers
195
Changing Propellers
196
Trim Control
199
Fuel Filter
200
Other Alarms
200
Fire Suppression
201
Ski Cage
201
Rope Deflector
202
Swim Platform
202
Special Care Notice
203
Engine Kickstand
203
A Proper Match
205
Trailer Maintenance and Quick Tips
205
Chips in the Paint
205
The Mastercraft Trailer
205
Salt Water Effects
206
Regular Cleaning
206
Braking System
206
Seven-Wire Connector
206
Load-Carrying Capacity
207
Weight Distribution
208
The Trailer Hitch
208
Safety Cables
209
Breakaway Cable
209
Trailer Winch Assembly
210
Swing Tongue
210
How to Attach the Trailer
210
Lights
211
To Open the Coupler
211
To Close the Coupler
211
Hubs, Wheel Bearings, Axles and Lubrication
212
Wheels
212
Adding Grease or Removing Hubs
212
Lug Nuts or Wheel Bolts
213
Tires
214
Reading Tire Wear
214
Samples of Abnormal Wear
214
Underinflation
214
One Side Wear
215
Cupping
215
Second-Rib Wear
215
Recommended Brake Fluid
216
Brake Lockout
217
Manual Bleeding of Brakes
217
Hitching up
218
Tie Downs
218
Trailer Jack
218
Trailer Tips and Techniques
219
Use Common Sense
219
Slow down
219
Pass with Extra Care
219
Launching Tips and Techniques
220
Check the Ramp First
220
Slowly Back the Trailer down the Ramp
220
Reloading the Trailer
220
Towing Requirements
221
Trailer Checklist
221
Maintenance
222
Storage (for Several Months)
223
Coupler Latch Handle Not Opening or Closing Easily
224
Squeaking, Clunking and Clattering at the Actuator
224
Brakes Not Operating or Performing Poorly
225
One Brake Is Overheating
225
More than One Brake Is Overheating
225
Limited Warranty Statement
226
Warranty Registration and Transfer
229
Mastercraft Limited Warranty Transfer Form
230
Service Log
231
Glossary of Terms
233
Index
235
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MasterCraft X26 2017 Specifications
General
Length
26 ft
Engine
Ilmor 6.2L
Ballast Capacity
4, 300 lbs
Beam
102 in
Draft
30 in
Tower
ZFT4
Seating Capacity
18
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