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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 and the molded tran-
som lounge seats are intended to be used only when the boat is
stationary and the engine is OFF. The seat backs must be in the
stowed position when the engine is running or the boat is underway.
Positioned aft facing, the seat back oers no security to persons
seated at the back of the boat and they could slide o and into the
water, with the possibility of making contact with the transom or
swim platform, which could result in injury. The engine should be o
when individuals occupy rear facing transom 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
SEATING
Models
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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
minutes. Exposure to even low concentrations of carbon monoxide
must not be ignored because the eects of exposure to carbon
monoxide can build up and be just as lethal as high concentrations.
Carbon Monoxide from exhaust pipes of inboard or outboard
engines may build up inside and outside the boat in areas near
exhaust vents, particularly during slow-speed operations. STAY
AWAY from these exhaust vent areas, which are located at the
stern of the boat when the boat engine is running.
Aft-facing seat backs at the transom or sun pad should always be
in the stowed position when the boat is underway. Anyone seated
facing aft could become dislodged when the boat is underway,
which could result in sliding o the seating and making contact
with the transom or swim platform. Jump seats should be secured
against the deck with a lock pin accessible under the observer
seat to avoid dislodging passengers while the boat is underway.
Removable seat backing should always be secured prior to use.
Care should be taken to avoid pinching fingers or other skin when
sliding the backing or securing/removing the removable seats.
Special Attention
In models equipped with a judge’s seat, the observer seat must
always be closed prior to any adjustments to the judge’s seat back
rest, including installing or removing the seat. Failure to close the
observer seat can result in damage to the observer seat upholstery.
Such damage may not be covered by the warranty.
Special Attention
In some models, removable cushions are available as an option. In
those instances, regardless of where the cushions are custom-built
to be placed, they will be constructed of the same materials as the
rest of the upholstery material. That means that they will require the
same cleaning and care. (See Care and Maintenance upholstery
information in this Owner’s Manual.) Removable cushions should
also be stowed in storage when the boat is underway unless they
are snapped into position. Failure to stow or snap removable
cushions could result in the cushion being lost overboard.
Another attractive feature on some boat models is the folding arm
rest, normally found in the bow section. These arm rests are padded
with durable upholstery, which requires the same type of care as
all of the boat’s upholstery. (See Care and Maintenance upholstery
information in this Owner’s Manual.)
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