MasterCraft 2013 XStar, Owner'S Manual

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Transom plugs should be opened only when the boat is ashore.
Removing the plugs allows additional drainage of the bilge system.
The transom plugs must always be secured tightly in place prior to
launching the boat into the water. Failure to do so will allow water
to intrude into the bilge system and may result in serious injury or
death as a result of the boat sinking.
Center drain pie-hole lids should be secured prior to boat operation.
It is possible to misdirect and cross-thread the pie-hole when
reinstalling. Retry until the lid is secure, level with the deck. Not only
can additional water from the deck intrude if the lid is not secured,
but individuals on-board may injure themselves if they misstep in
the area of the center drain.
The sea strainer should be checked before each outing. See the
Care and Maintenance section of this Owner’s Manual for details
on how to properly inspect it. As equipped, the strainer operates
automatically and does not require a switch or gauge to monitor.
Regular maintenance however is important.
SPECIAL NOTE: Because the bilge pump operates even when
the boat is shut OFF to prevent excessive water on board, if the
pump runs fairly frequently, which causes the battery(ies) to
fully discharge. This is a signal that the boat is either taking on
too much water from a leak or that the boat is being left in the
water for periods that are too long. Anytime the battery is low or
discharged, properly recharge it prior to operation.
Bilge pumps will not operate in either the manual or automatic
mode if the batteries are fully discharged. This condition may allow
excessive water in the hull, which can damage or sink the boat.
Make frequent checks of the battery charge and bilge pump func-
tion when the boats are moored and exposed to the elements.
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