MasterCraft X-5 User Manual

MasterCrafturgesallwhowillbeoperatingtheboattoseekcertiedinstructionfromthelo-
cal boating authorities. This section is designed to present the most basic operational principles.
It is NOT intended to cover all conditions encountered during operation. Therefore, the principles
presented in this Owner’s Manual are limited to the facts related directly to the operation of the
boat, while the responsibility for the proper application of these principles belongs with the boat
owner and/or operator.
Adding additional aftermarket ballast to a MasterCraft boat is not recommended,
and can result in impaired visibility, diminished handling characteristics and insta-
bility when operating your boat, and may result in potential structural and/or engine
damage to the boat, which damage will not be covered by your warranty.
Operational
Hints
Loading
Never overload the boat. The maximum weight
capacityaslistedonthecerticationplateincludesall
items added to the boat (including persons and gear).
Proper distribution of weight is critical to boat perfor-
mance. Allocate the load as evenly as possible.
Themaximumweightcapacityincludeslled,factory-
installed ballast tanks and/or ballast bags, added by
the customer.
The maximum weight capacity is calculated
with full factory installed fuel and ballast tanks. The
weight of occupants, gear and water in any ballast
bags added by the customer reduces the capacity of
the boat. Failure to adhere to the total maximum
capacity may result in too much strain on the drive
train or may sink the boat. This is not covered un-
der warranty! See the Common Sense Approach
section of this Owner’s Manual regarding weight.
Information regarding the maximum number
of people and/or additional weight to the boat
is included in the Guide to Individual Models
section of this Manual. It is the boat operator’s
responsibility to ensure that the boat is never
overloaded. Too much additional weight may
cause the boat to overturn or sink, which can
result in serious bodily injury or death.
Emergencies
Know how to use and spot distress signals, and to
oerassistanceifpossible.Remember,youmayneed
assistance some day.
Courtesy
Always respect the rights of others on the water.
Keep wide when passing, slow down in crowded areas,
be alert and be aware of your wake and wash.
MasterCraft 2012 Owners Manual • Preparation • Page 3-8

MasterCraft X-5 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X-5
Category	Boat
Language	English