2013 MasterCraft Owners Manual • Preparation • Page 4-13
MasterCraft urges all who will be operating the boat to seek certified instruction
from the local boating authorities. This section is designed to present the most basic
operationalprinciples.ItisNOTintendedtocoverallconditionsencounteredduring
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
applicationoftheseprinciplesbelongswiththeboatownerand/oroperator.
Adding additional aftermarket ballast to a
MasterCraft boat is not recommended, and
can result in impaired visibility, dimin-
ished 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.
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Neveroverloadtheboat.Themaximumweightcapacityaslistedonthecertication
plateincludesallitemsaddedtotheboat(includingpersonsandgear).Properdistribu-
tion of weight is critical to boat performance. Allocate the load as evenly as possible.
Themaximumweightcapacityincludeslled,factory-installedballasttanksand/orbal-
last 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 Maximum 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 under warranty! See the Common Sense
Approach section of this Owner’s Manual regarding weight.
Information regarding the Maximum Ca-
pacity for each boat is included in the Guide
to Individual Models section of this Manual
and on a placard located near the operator’s
position. It is the boat operator’s responsi-
bility to ensure that the boat is never overloaded. Too much additional
weight may cause the boat to overturn or sink, which can result in seri-
ous bodily injury or death.
Emergencies
Know how to use and spot distress signals, and to oer assistance if possible. Re-
member, you may need assistance some day.
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