The following checks and services are essential to safe boating and must be per-
formed. Get in the habit of performing these checks in the same order each outing so
that it becomes routine.
DO NOT launch or operate the boat if any
problem is found during the Safety Check.
A problem could lead to an accident during
the outing, resulting in death or serious
injury. Any and all problems should re-
ceive attention immediately. See your authorized MasterCraft dealer’s
service department for assistance.
Before Each Operation
These tasks are best accomplished before the boat is launched.
• Followallengineanddrivetrainpre-operationmaintenanceandsafetychecksas
outlined in the engine owner’s manual provided.
• Checktheweatherreport,windandwaterconditions.
• Checkforrecommendedon-boardtoolsandparts.
• Checkthatalldrainplugsareinstalledproperly,includingbilgeandreardrain.
• Checkthepropellerandshaftfordamage.
• Checkthatthereisanadequatesupplyoffuel.
• Checkthatthesteeringsystemoperatesproperly.
• Checkthatrequiredsafetyequipmentisonboard.
• Checkthatthewindshieldandextrusionsdonotshowanydamage.
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When boating, avoid using the windshield
as an aid for balance or getting out of
a seat. This causes undue stress to the
window frame and could damage it, which
may not be covered under warranty.
• Checkthatthereextinguisherisfullycharged.
• Checkthatnofuel,oilorwaterisleakingorhasleakedintothebilgecompartment.
• Checkallhosesandconnectionsforleakageordamage.
• Checkthateverythingissecure,towerandmirrorknobsaretightened,alllatches
and brackets are secure, and anything that might move around in the cockpit during
operationhasbeenstowed.Evensoftobjectscancauseinjurywhenunderway.Under
normal operations, there will be some vibration, and this may loosen hardware over
time.
• CheckthatallrequiredScheduled Maintenance Checks and Services (see following
sections) were performed.