damage to the boat and/or the trailer. Such damage is not covered
under the limited warranty.
The hull geometry and strake design/configuration make the X10
and X30 boats more sensitive to the loading depth of the trailers.
The strakes are closer together, flatter and come forward farther
than most early model MasterCraft boats. In addition to these
features, the V-bow makes it more likely to approach the trailer off
centerline. (The pickle-fork geometry on other boat model hulls
helps align the front of the boat in the center of the trailer while
approaching.) These factors influence the need for more care.
Through testing, it has been determined that the trailer should be
backed in to a minimum of the below measurements on the guide
pole (from the step height up to the guide pole measurement). It
is suggested that some sort of visual indicator be placed on the
guide poles as suggested in the note above.
Boat Model Wheel/Tire Profile
Ramp Type
Flat Normal Steep
X10
Standard 18” 22” 25”
Low 16” 20” 23”
X30
Standard 18” 18” 18”
Low 16” 16” 16”
Please bear in mind that these are recommended depths as mea-
sured under conditions at the factory-based lake. Adjustments
may be necessary, depending on load distribution in the boat as
well as the angle of the ramp where the boat is being used.
Power loading is always possible, but winching on the last few
inches may be necessary, depending on the steepness of the ramp.
As with most boats including the X10 and X30, if the trailer is backed
in too far on a particularly steep ramp, the bow can easily go under
the bow roller. Approaching the trailer very slowly (typically in neu-
tral) is recommended.
Unloading depth can (and should be) somewhat deeper than these
recommended LOADING depths, as the bunks are not needed to
guide the boat off the trailer. Power unloading can burn the carpet in
the same manner as power loading.
Following loading, wet brakes may not hold and/or may cause
brakes to have diminished performance characteristics. A few
braking applications at a slow speed will help to dry them out. Ex-
tra care must be used when braking after brakes have become wet.
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