BOATING SAFETY
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Failure to comply with safety-related information and instruction
may result in serious injury or death to you and/or others. Always
use common sense when operating the boat or participating in any
activities associated with the boat.
Never override or modify the engine safety shut-off switch or
engine neutral starting safety switch in any way.
• A first aid kit and manual
• An airway breathing tube
• A waterproof flashlight
• A horn or whistle, non-electric
• A set of local navigational charts
• Mooring lines and fenders
• Extra engine oil
• A tool kit
• A portable, battery-operated AM/FM radio
Safety Afloat
Boating-related accidents are generally caused by
the operator’s failure to follow basic safety rules or
written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if
the operator is completely familiar with the boat, its
operation, and can recognize potentially hazardous situ-
ations before an accident occurs.
• Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Opera-
tors must read and understand all operating manu-
als supplied with the boat, before operation.
• On-board equipment must always conform to the
governing federal, state and local regulations.
• Always attach the engine safety shut-off lanyard to a
part of your clothing, such as a belt loop, when oper-
ating the boat.
• Never operate the boat while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Never stand or allow passengers to stand in the boat–
or sit on the motor box–while underway. You or
others may be thrown from the boat.
• Prior to starting the engine, you must open the en-
gine box and check the engine compartment and
bilge for gasoline and oil vapors. You must also oper-
ate the blower for at least four minutes. Failure to do
so may result in fire or explosion.
• Never remove or modify any components of the
fuel systems, except for maintenance and repair per-
formed by qualified MasterCraft personnel. Tam-
pering with fuel components may cause a hazard-
ous situation and voids warranty.
• Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board.
It may result in fire or explosion.
• Prior to starting the engine, you must open the en-
gine box and check the engine compartment and
bilge for gasoline and oil vapors. You must also oper-
ate the blower for at least four minutes. Failure to do
so may result in fire or explosion.
• Never remove or modify any components of the
fuel systems, except for maintenance and repair per-
formed by qualified MasterCraft personnel. Tamper-
ing with fuel components may cause a hazardous
situation and voids warranty.
• Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board.
It may result in fire or explosion.
Skiing & Wakeboarding Safety
Skiers and wakeboarders are obligated to be as aware
of the fundamental safety rules as operators must be. If
you are new to water skiing, seek certified training be-
fore starting. You will find it especially helpful to join a
local ski club and the USWSA, when possible.
Always remember that the majority of water-
skiing and wakeboarding injuries are the result of
impacts with other objects, so always look where
you are going and be aware of what is going on
around you.
Never put your arm, head or any other part of
your body through the handle/bridle of the ski
line nor wrap the line around any part of the
body at any time.
• Never ski at night, or directly in front of
other boats.
• Never jump from a boat that is moving at
any speed, nor enter or exit the water when
the engine is running (ON).
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