MasterCraft 200V, Owner'S Manual

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When boats are in motion, operators and passengers should always
be seated on upholstered designated occupant seating. No other ar-
eas should be used during operation, including, but not limited to,
the gunwales, towers, sun pads, engine boxes, or any area that is not
clearly intended for seating while the boat is underway. People can
become dislodged from locations that are not actual seating, which
could result in injury during boat motion. (Page 2-73)
While operating attitude adjustment plates use caution. Improper
use of plates can cause accidents, which may result in serious injury
or death. While the boat is underway do not move one plate up or
down significantly as this may cause listing. While at higher speeds
do not over-trim, as this will cause the bow to lower quickly, resulting
in a reduction of speed and may cause the boat to veer. When in fol-
lowing seas or when running an inlet, the plates should be fully retract-
ed. This will allow for optimal performance. ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
ACTUATORS PROVIDE AN INSTANT RESPONSE. WHEN MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS, USE SHORT MOMENTARY TAPS OF THE SWITCH.
(Page 2-62)
ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATORS PROVIDE AN INSTANT RE-
SPONSE. WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS, USE SHORT MOMENTARY
TAPS OF THE SWITCH. (Page 2-64)
All boats have weight limits. Failure to adhere to the posted limits can
cause operation instability and/or the boat to sink. This may result in seri-
ous injury or death, as well as significant damage to the boat, which will
not be covered by warranty. WHEN THE PLUG ’N PLAY BALLAST
BAGS ARE FILLED, THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT OF THE BAGS
AND WATER MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE MAxIMUM
WEIGHT CAPACITY OF THE BOAT , WITH THE REMAINDER LEFT
FOr PASSENGErS AND GEAr! (Page 2-63)
Improperly stored anchors and/or anchor line that has been improp-
erly re-wound, may create a hazardous situation. People on-board
can trip on improperly stored materials, which can result in injury.
Improperly stored materials can also move too freely during boat
operation and make contact with individuals, again causing injury.
Properly store all anchor and lines whether the boat is in operation or
not, unless the anchor and line are in use. (Page 2-69)
The platform must be raised and locked into position for use of the
platform while boating. No one should be allowed on the platform
until the platform is securely locked in place and the engine is OFF.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death! (Page 2-65)
MasterCraft has determined that for the tower utilized on the cur-
rent models, the total weight of all accessories mounted on the
tower should never exceed 85 pounds, regardless of whether the ac -
cessories are MasterCraft-approved and supplied or have come from
an aftermarket supplier. Exceeding this restriction can result in tower
failure, which could result in serious injury or death to the boat opera-
tor and/or passengers. (Page 2-66)
Engaging the engine synchronization functionality requires practice
to master. Because the boat will be in gear and will move during the
process, even after mastering the maneuver boat operators should
synchronize engines only on bodies of water of sufficient size to ac -
complish the maneuver without making contact with other vessels
or with inanimate objects, which could cause serious bodily injury or
significant damage to the boat. (Page 2-34)
Ski/wakeboard rope should never be attached to anything but ap-
proved pylons and towers as it may otherwise break free or cause
other items to break under duress. People onboard, as well as skiers
and/or wakeboarders could be injured. Also, operators and passen-
gers should always pay attention to the rope when the boat is under-
way as rope can snap back into the boat, which could result in injury.
(Page -2-64)
Completely filling the fuel tank prior to storage and then sealing the
fuel tank vent does not allow room for necessary expansion. This can
result, in extreme conditions, in fuel tank rupture. Such release of
fuel into the boat and potentially into the storage area could result in
substantial damage to the boat and contact with any spark (such as
a flame-producing pilot light in a heater) could also result in property
damage and serious injury or death. (Page 4-20)
Be sure all fasteners used are approved and rated for marine use.
Most fasteners used on MasterCraft boats are stainless steel or spe-
cially coated to resist corrosion. (Page 4-3)
All replaced fuel components must meet United States Coast Guard
(“USCG”) and American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc. (“ABYC”) stan -
dards, and must be Underwriter’s Laboratory (“UL”)-approved. Infe -
rior quality components pose a serious safety threat to you and oth-
ers, and the use of inferior components may result in serious injury or
death. Resulting damage may void the warranty. (Page 4-19)
Do not continue to run the engine if the oil pressure is low. If you do,
the engine may become so hot that it, or surrounding components,
could catch fire. You or others could be burned and the boat seriously
damaged. Check your oil level and add an appropriate amount of ap-
proved motor oil before operating again or have your boat serviced
by your local authorized dealer’s service department. Note that dam-
age to your engine from inappropriate oil levels can be costly to re-
pair. Such damage is not covered by your warranty. (Page 2-34)
Some engine parts become very hot during operation. This inspec-
tion must be completed while the engine is cool to prevent burns to
your skin. Perform this task before starting the boat.
(Pages 4-13, 4-17)
Towers should never have a total aggregate weight of accessories ex-
ceeding 85 lbs. (U.S.) total. Excessive weight can cause tower failure
and the collapse of a tower or the disconnection of the tower from
the deck, which could result in serious bodily injury or damage to the
boat that is not covered by warranty. (Page 1-7)
Prior to operation of the boat, verify that the mirror hardware is se-
cure. Failure to do so may result in the mirror detaching from the
windshield extrusion. The mirror could hit the operator or a passen-
ger, resulting in injury. (Page 2-63)
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