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Operational Hints
2007 MasterCraft Owners Manual - Page 10-1
MasterCraft urges you—and all others who will be op-
erating the boat—to seek certifi ed instruction from the local
boating authorities. This section is designed to present the most
basic operational principles. It is NOT intended to cover all
conditions encountered during operation. Therefore, the prin-
ciples presented in this manual are limited to the facts related
directly to the operation of the boat, while the responsibility for
the proper application of these principles belongs with you.
Adding additional ballast to your MasterCraft boat is not rec-
ommended, and can result in impaired visibility, diminished
handling characteristics and instability when operating your
boat, and may result in potential structural and/or engine damage to your boat, which damage will not be covered
by your warranty.
Loading
Never overload your boat. The maximum weight capacity as listed on the certifi cation plate includes all items
added to the boat (persons and gear). Also, proper distribution of weight is critical to boat performance. Allocate the
load as evenly as possible.
These capacities include fi lled ballast bags, whether they are factory-installed, dealer-installed or added by the customer.
Note that adding ballast bags reduces the number of people and the amount of gear that
can be added. Failure to adhere to the total maximum capacity may result in too much strain on
the drive trainor can sink the boat. This is not covered under warranty!
Emergencies
Know how to use and spot distress signals—and offer assistance if possible. Remember, you may need assis-
tance some day.
Courtesy
Always respect the rights of others on the water. Keep wide when passing, slow down in crowded areas, be
alert and be aware of your wake and wash.
First Time Operation
When taking to the water for the fi rst time, you must keep in mind a few general guidelines:
• Practice makes perfect! Start in calm water with no wind or current and plenty of room until you get the feel
for the boat and its controls.
• Proceed slowly! Give yourself time to think, react and maneuver.
• Recognize outside forces! Check the wind direction and velocity, as well as water currents and waves.
• Have a crew on hand! Have friends or family ready with fenders, lines and a boat hook to assist you when
docking, as well as launching and loading.
• Remember that a boat is not an automobile! Boats cannot be maneuvered and stopped like a car.
Boats steer from the stern (rear) and have no brakes.
Basic Maneuvering
Steering response is dependent upon three factors: rudder position, motion and throttle. While high speed
maneuvering is relatively easy and takes little practice, slow speed maneuvering is far more diffi cult and requires much
time and practice to master.