Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
MasterCraft strongly encourages individuals to wear Personal Flotation Devices
(PFDs). In many states, it is a legal requirement for children to wear them at all times
while on board. Non-swimmers and swimmers of limited ability of any age should never
be without a PFD while on a boat.
Insurance
Even if someone else is operating the boat, the owner is generally held liable for any
damages or injuries that occur. It is in the owner’s best interest to maintain sucient
personal liability and property damage insurance on the boat in anticipation of potential
judgments. Guarding against theft is another consideration.
General Common Sense Advice
Avoid any activity that may result in damage to the boat, thereby voiding the warranty.
Some things, such as avoiding stationary objects, are obvious. However, even less obvi-
ous activities can cause damage to a boat, no matter how well-built. For example, while
a beach or shoreline may seem soft while walking on it, running a boat up onto shore
may result in significant scratches in the fiberglass finish. The causes of many kinds of
damage are usually quite obvious to trained service personnel, and if they determine
that damage was caused by misuse or activity such as “beaching,” such results may void
your warranty.
2013 MasterCraft Owners Manual • Safety Knowledge • Page 1-25
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