Seat Heaters
For real comfort, some models oer a seat
heater option, which will be for the driver’s seat,
and sometimes in the observer’s seat. It is not
oered for any other seating in the boat. Note
that the ignition must be ON for the seat heater
to work. The heater(s) operate by a switch on
the control panel. If the switch is turned ON
and the seat does not warm up, or appears to
become too warm, turn the switch to OFF and
seek assistance from your authorized Master-
Craft dealer in remedying the issue.
Seating
Comfortable seating is a hallmark of Mas-
terCraft. Not only does the seating enhance
the overall boating experience but it also is the
designated area for operators and passengers
to be while the boat is underway.
When boats are in motion, opera-
tors and passengers should always be
seated on upholstered designated oc-
cupant seating. No other areas should
be used during operation, including,
but not limited to, the gunwales, tow-
ers, 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 re-
sult in injury during boat motion.
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. Failure to engage the lock-
ing mechanism may allow unintended move-
ment that could result in a person losing bal-
ance or even falling.)
The convertible seat back at the transom
seating is intended to be used only when the
boat is stationary and the engine is OFF. The
seat back must be in the stowed position, never
aft facing, 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 mak-
ing contact with the transom or swim platform,
which could result in injury. Also, while the seat
back is positioned to allow aft seating, individu-
als may be exposed to carbon monoxide if the
engine is running.
Optional jump seats also have latches to hold them in place. Open the observer seat adjacent
to the jump seat and note that there is a lock pin that should be inserted to hold the jump seat se-
cure against the side deck of the observer seat. Failure to do this could allow the jump seat to move
during boat operation, which could result in passenger injury.
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 minutes. Exposure to even low concentrations of carbon monoxide
must not be ignored because the effects 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, and DO NOT swim or
engage in any watersports or other activities in or near the stern area of the boat, in-
cluding, without limitation, the swim platform and the rear sun deck, when the engine is
in operation. Under no circumstances should the owner and/or operator allow persons
to hold onto the swim platform while the engine is operating and the boat is in motion.
These activities (sometimes known as “teak surfing” or “platform dragging,” where the
participant holds onto the swim platform and is pulled through the water, and/or “body
surfs” immediately behind the boat) are extremely dangerous, highly likely to result in
death or serious bodily injury, and are a misuse of this product.
Convertible seat backs should always be in the stowed position when the boat is under-
way. Anyone seated facing aft could become dislodged when the boat is underway, which
could result in sliding off the seating and making contact with the transom or swim plat-
form. 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. Convertible seat
backing should always be secured prior to use. Care should be taken to avoid pinching
fingers or other skin when sliding the backing.
MasterCraft 2012 Owners Manual • Guide to Individual Models • Page 2-73
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