MasterCraft X35 User Manual

2013 MasterCraft Owners Manual • Safety Knowledge • Page 1-12
Failure to comply with safety-related in-
formation and instructions may result in
serious injury or death to you and/or others.
Always use common sense when operating
the boat or participating in any activities as-
sociated with the boat, including, but not limited to, periods of time when the
boat engine is shut down and the boat is not in operation.
• Improper operation of the boat is extremely dangerous! Operators must read and
understand all operating manuals supplied with the boat, before operation.
• On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state and local
regulations.
• Always attach the engine emergency safety shut-o lanyard to a part of your cloth-
ing (such as a belt loop) when operating the boat.
Never override or modify the engine emer-
gency safety shut-o switch in any way.
• Never operate the boat, water ski, wakeboard or engage in other water activities
while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• All persons must be seated in a designated occupant seating area while the boat is
in motion. Never stand or allow passengers to stand in the boat or sit on the motor
box or tower (where equipped), gunwale, decks, or any location other than occupant
seating while underway. You or others may be thrown within or from the boat, which
could result in serious injury or death. Never allow occupants to use sun pads or
transom seating while the engine is running. On models equipped with sliding or ad-
justable seat backs, ensure that the backs are in the locked position prior to operat-
ing the boat.
• Prior to starting the engine, you must open the engine box and check the engine
compartment and bilge for gasoline and oil vapors. You must also operate the blower
for at least four (4) minutes. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or an explosion.
Failure to comply with the requirement of
operating the blower for at least four (4) min-
utes before starting the engine may result in
serious injury or death to you and/or others.
• Never remove or modify any components of the fuel system. Removal or modica-
tion of any component of the fuel system may cause a hazardous situation and will
void the warranty. The modern MasterCraft fuel delivery lines are pressurized and
attempting to loosen or remove them may result in the uncontrolled release of fuel,
which can be environmentally hazardous, and may potentially cause injury.
• Never allow any type of spark or open ame on board. It may result in re or explo-
sion.
Boating Under the Influence
Boating under the inuence of alcohol or drugs can be as deadly as driving a car
while under the inuence!
Did you know:
• a boat operator is likely to become impaired more quickly than a vehicle driver,
drink for drink?
• the penalties for BUI can include large nes, revocation of operator privileges and
serious jail time?
• the use of alcohol is involved in about one-third of all recreational boating fatali-
ties?
It is illegal to operate a boat while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs in every
state. The Coast Guard also enforces a federal law that prohibits BUI.
Alcohol aects judgment, vision, balance and coordination. These impairments
increase the likelihood of accidents aoat for both boat operators and passengers.

MasterCraft X35 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	X35
Category	Boat
Language	English