2013 MasterCraft Owners Manual • Electronic Instrumentation • Page 3-3
Controls Common to Most Models
Introduction
Proper control of MasterCraft boats extends beyond the steering wheel. Each boat is
equipped with multiple gauges that provide information to guide the operator in main-
taining control. There are also a variety of switches and buttons within the boat that
control various functions from comfort to watersports enhancement to safety-related
features. It is important for the boat owner and/or operator to become familiar with all
gauges and switches in the boat, the functionality of each, and how to respond to alarms
and warnings that the instrument panel may provide.
In the Guide to Individual Models section of this Owner’s Manual is a listing of the loca-
tions of gauges and switches for the various model instrument panels. Operators should
match up these listings with the actual panel. However, MasterCraft was undertaking a
significant re-design of the instrument panels and some gauges and switches may be
located in positions other than those identified in the listing. Prior to boating, owners and
operators should also review and understand the following section regarding the boat’s
electrical components and operations through the battery or batteries, as well as the
circuit breaker system. A thorough understanding of these systems is critical to avoiding
potential issues that may arise during an outing. MasterCraf strongly recommends
reviewing all instrumentation with your authorized MasterCraf dealer prior to
operating the boat for the first time, and consulting with the dealer at any time an
operator is uncertain about instrumentation locations or operations!
The following is an explanation of the functionality of the gauges and switches that
are listed for the various models.
Variations in Gauges and Switches
Please note that not every gauge or switch explained in this Owner’s Manual is found
on every model. Some equipment is optional and not every option is available on all mod-
els of MasterCraft boats.
Also, MasterCraft utilizes a variety of gauge and switch styles from the gauges or
switches pictured in this Owners Manual. These dierences between the various styles of
gauges and switches are not in functionality. If a boat is equipped with a gauge or switch
that is labeled as described above, it will operate in the same fashion as the description
even if its appearance is dierent, as the appearance changes periodically.
If the owner and/or operators are uncertain about a gauge’s or switch’s purpose,
do not operate the boat until consulting with an authorized MasterCraft dealer. Some
gauges monitor information that is critical to safe and long-term use of the boat. Some
switches can aect maneuverability, as well as operations that impact long-term use of
the boat.
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