MasterCraft 2013 XStar, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
At any time, if the steering is sluggish, difficult, or shows any signs
of not working smoothly and properly, the boat should immediately
be taken to an authorized MasterCraft dealer for attention.
Optional hydraulic steering components are not accessible to
consumers for repair or maintenance, all of which should be done by
an authorized MasterCraft dealer. Most standard steering system
repairs are only accessible by the dealer.
DOCKSTAR HANDLING SYSTEM
Models
Optional on all X Series, XT Series, NXT Series and XStar models.
Purpose
The DockStar Handling System controls the direction in which the
boat moves. The triple rudder system gives more control over
the boat than a traditional single rudder system alone. The Dock-
Star rudder allows a boat to reverse to either direction dependent
on the orientation of the steering wheel. A DockStar equipped boat
is also more agile and responsive at speed in forward.
Location
The DockStar Handling System is a triple rudder system mount-
ed to the bottom of the hull. Additional steering components
are mounted under the helm and under the engine in the engine
compartment.
Operation
Steering a boat with the DockStar Handling System is very similar
to steering a car or truck, but the boat will generally respond slower
due to operation in the water, which is more dense than air. A Dock-
Star equipped boat will respond with more precision in forward, at
both low and high speeds, than a traditional inboard single rudder
system. In reverse, the DockStar system will allow the boat to
reverse in either direction similar to a car. As in a car, turn the wheel
to the left to back up to port, and turn the wheel to the right to back
to starboard.
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