Name: MasterCraft ProStar 197
Brand: MasterCraft
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2013

ow n er ’s

m a nu al

World Headquarters

MasterCraft Boat Company

100 Cherokee Cove Drive

Vonore TN 37885 U.S.A.

423•884•2221

423•884•2295 fax

www.mastercraft.com

Welcome Aboard2
Preparation9
Table of Contents10
Boating Safety14
- General Precautions14
- Fire Extinguishers15
- In the Event of a Fire15
  - Required Equipment15
  - Safety Equipment15
Safety Knowledge17
- Fire Port17
- Hazardous Operations18
- Running Aground or18
- Pfd Accessibility19
- Sound Producing Devices19
- Navigational Lights20
- Operator's License21
- Float Plan25
- Nautical Charts25
- Operator's Responsibilities25
  - Warning Plates and Labels25
  - Cold Water Survival27
- Immersion Suits27
- Inflatable Life Rafts27
  - Staying Afloat27
  - Accident Reporting29
- Law Enforcement29
- Speeding and Noise30
- Refuse and Pollution30
- Carbon Monoxide (Co)31
- Emergency Treatment for Co Poisoning32
Common Sense Approach32
- How to Protect Yourself and Others33
- Where Co May Accumulate33
- Line of Sight34
- General Common Sense Advice35
Rules When Encountering Vessels37
Rules of the Open Water38
- Other Special Situations38
- Fishing Vessel Right-Of-Way39
- Sailing Vessel Right-Of-Way39
- Guide to Individual Models42
- Prostar 19043
- Prostar 19046
- Prostar 19747
- Prostar 19750
- Prostar 21452
- Prostar 21454
- Prostar 214V, X14V58
- X2566
- X3070
- X3574
- X4578
- X5582
- Xstar84
- Reading Buoys and Other Markings39
- The General Prudential Rule39
Electronic Instrumentation87
Variations in Gauges and Switches89
Controls Common to most Models89
- Blower Switch90
- Circuit Breakers91
- Dual Battery Operation Switch91
- Engine Emergency Safety Stop Switch91
- Ignition Key Slot92
- Ignition Start-Stop92
- Prostar 19792
Performance Controls93
- Navigation/Anchor Lights Switch93
  - Battery Charger94
  - Cruise Control Gauge94
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge94
- Fuel Gauge95
- Low Voltage Battery Alarm95
- Hydraulic Steering System96
- Other Alarms96
- Shift/Throttle Control96
- Temperature Gauge97
Video Display Gauge98
Sport Enhancement Controls99
- Plug 'N Play101
- Display Selector Switch107
- Heater Switch107
Convenience Controls106
- Seat Heat Switches107
- Tower Lights Switch107
- Underwater Lights Switch107
- Shower Switch107
- Wash down Switch108
Comfort and Convenience108
- Canvas Covers109
- Seat Heaters113
- Shower or Wash down115
- Stereo Equipment116
Preparation117
Using Care When Fueling120
- Ilmor Marine Engines120
- Before each Operation121
- After Operation122
Safety Checks and Services122
- During Operation122
After Break-In124
New Boat Break-In124
- First Hours of Operation124
- Starting the Engine125
- Before Starting125
- Shifting Gears126
- Starting & Basic Operations126
Starting and Basic Operation126
- Basic Maneuvering130
- High Speed Operation131
Operational Hints130
- First Time Operation130
- Docking and Tie-Up132
- Unusual Operating Conditions132
Care and Maintenance133
- Using Lifting Eyes135
- Using Lifting Slings135
- Storage Cradle136
Lifting the Boat136
- Galvanic Corrosion137
- Marine Growth137
- Salt Water Corrosion137
Corrosion Prevention138
- Teak Wood140
- Fiberglass Swim Platform142
- Enclosed Head144
Cleaning the Boat140
- Additional Upholstery Cleaning Information145
- Non-Recommended Products146
- Recommended Products146
Frequency and Scheduled Maintenance149
Maintenance Service150
Before each Use151
Scheduled Maintenance152
- Note any Exhaust Odors154
  - Annual Maintenance156
  - Check Safety Equipment156
- General Cleaning and Storage156
- Lubricate the Steering System157
- Fuel Filter159
- System for Leakage and Change159
- Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units160
- Other Maintenance160
- Fuel System Treatment161
- General Preparation161
Storage and Winterization162
- General Power Package Preparation163
- Other Winterization Preparations163
- Ballast System164
- Changing Propellers165
- Checking/Repairing Propellers165
Propeller Maintenance165
Troubleshooting166
- Limited Warranty Statement169
Limited Warranty Statement170
Limited Warranty Statement173
Warranty Registration & Transfer175
Service Log177
New Boat Introduction178
Recommended Routine Inspection Process179
Index180
Service Log183

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Brand	MasterCraft
Model	ProStar 197
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Language	English