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Failure to comply with the requirement of operating the blower for
at least four (4) minutes 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 modification 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 flame on board. It may
result in fire or explosion.
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COMMON SENSE ADVICE
Avoid any activity that may result in damage to the boat, thereby
voiding the warranty. Some things, such as avoiding stationary
objects, are obvious. However, even less obvious activities can
cause damage to a boat, no matter how well-built. For example,
while a beach or shoreline may seem soft while walking on it,
• File a float plan, as described below, with a relative or friend.
• Ensure the bilge is clean prior to starting.
• Have a complete knowledge of the operation and handling
characteristics of your boat.
• Ensure that the boat is not loaded above the maximum capacity
and that the load is properly distributed. Reference the seating
chart label affixed in the boat for proper distribution of
persons aboard.
• Learn to navigate your local waterways. Be familiar with your
starting and ending locations as well as any waterways along the
way.
• Maintain a safe speed at all times to avoid collisions.
• Keep an eye out for changing weather conditions and respond
accordingly.
• Know and practice the navigational rules. Know and obey all
federal and state regulations and operate the boat properly
around all waterway markers.
• Maintain a clear, unobstructed view at all times, especially
forward. Scan the water and avoid tunnel vision. Many boating
collisions are caused by inattention.
running a boat up onto shore may result in significant scratches
in the gel coat and fiberglass finish. The causes of many kinds of
damage are usually quite obvious to trained service personnel, and
if they determine that damage was caused by misuse or activity
such as “beaching,” such results can void the warranty.
MasterCraft cannot anticipate every type of activity or neglect that
could result in damage to the boat or that may cause illness, injury
or even death to boaters. The operator, owner and/or all persons
on board are responsible for using common sense and a careful
thought process to ensure that every measure has been taken
to keep boating enjoyable for many years to come. A MasterCraft
boat can be the source of countless hours of family fun, as well as
building friendships, but the boating experience remains safe only
if you, and everyone on board, use your head before, during and
after your boating activity.
As you anticipate many good times ahead with your MasterCraft
boat, be sure that first and foremost, you are well-prepared to
be responsible.
HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS
There are a number of situations which can result in peril for boats
and persons on board. Among these is boating too close to dam
spillways, where turbulence and strong currents can
result in loss of control of the vessel. These areas as well as other
hazardous areas are usually marked. DO NOT ignore such markers.
Additionally, there may be potentially hazardous situations that
can adversely affect boating. These include weather conditions
(addressed later in this chapter), operating in shallow water where
underwater navigational gear may be damaged, or boating in
bodies of water that include weeds and other growth that can foul
boat operations. These flora can foul your boat engine, restrict
water intake to the engine (causing overheating), and restrict the
propeller(s) to such an extent that it causes a vibration that can
damage the engine and drive train.
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the operator’s responsibility:
• Ensure the boat is in top operating condition and there are no
hazards that impede your moving about the boat.
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