User manual MASTERCRAFT PROSTAR 205

[. . . ] If you have any additional questions after reading these items publications, please feel free to speak with your dealer. MasterCraft wants you to feel comfortable with your boat (and trailer, where applicable) from the very beginning of your experience as an owner of our products. All information in this Owner's Manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Because of our policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in specifications and models, and also to discontinue models. We also reserve the right to change specifications, parts or accessories at any time without incurring any obligation to equip the same on models manufactured before the date of the change. [. . . ] This will void your warranty. CSX 265 MariStar 280, X-80 IntheMariStar280andX-80theboatisequippedwithafour-levercontrol. Theportsideleverclosesttothedriveristheportengine shifter, whichallowstheboattomoveforwardwhenshiftedforward, andbackwardwhenshiftedaft. Thenextleveristhestarboardengine shifter and performs the same function. If both engines are running andtheboatismoving, theshiftersshouldbeshiftedtogetherandin thesamedirection. Doingotherwisecandamagethesystem. Thenextmiddleleveristheportenginethrottle, whichallowsthe boattofeedfuelintotheengineandoperateinmotion. Pushingforward onitwillsignalthesystemthatfuelshouldbesenttotheportengine. The enginescanberunatdifferentlevelsofthrottle. TheCSX265hasatwo-levercontrol. Ontheportsideistheport engine shifter/throttle control, and pushing forward will move the boat forward. The starboard side lever is the starboard engine shifter/throttle control. Theenginescanberunatdifferentlevelsofthrottle. Thissystemallowsgreatermaneuverabilityindocking, aswellas whentheboatisinoperation. However, it requires more practice and skill in order to avoid potential damage to the boat. See Engine Synchronizing Switch in this section of the Owner's Manual for more details. Duringregularwarm-upoftheengine, itispossibletotemporarily increasetheengineRPMswithoutmovingtheboat. Toaccomplishthis, pull outward (lateral to the unit) on the engine shift/throttle control. The engine will run with increased RPMs and can be increased or decreased by moving the lever. Returning the handle to the neutral position(asshowninillustrationabove)willbringthesystembackto neutralandreducetheengineRPMstopre-setlevels. Over-revvingtheenginefor anyextendedperiodcancauseunduewearandtearontheengine. Avoid advancingtowide-open-throttleandholdingtheRPMsatthatlevel. Stopping Step 1: Slowlybringthecontrollevertotheneutralposition. Ifthe boathasbeendrivenforalongperiodoftimeorathigh speed, allowtheenginea2-3minutecool-downperiodat lowidle(600-800RPM). With the rudder in the straight-ahead position, a counterclockwise rotation propeller tends to cause the boat to drive to port when going forward, and to starboard when going backward. · pag e 11-1 m ast e rc r a f t 2010 ow n e r 's m a n ua l At high speed, there is compensation for this effect, and it is virtually non-existent. But, at slow speed--and especially during backing--the effect can be very pronounced. This is the main reason that most experienced drivers approach with the dock to the starboard of the boat. Make it a practice to slow to no-wake speed before shifting into reverse. When practicing maneuvering techniques, always do so in open water that is free of traffic. Adequate practice may make the difference between a pleasurable boating experience or a potentially damaging (at the very least, embarrassing) one. Engines should always be operated within engine manufacturer guidelines. Failure to do so may cause significant damage to the engine and drive train and is not covered under warranty!Elevation and weather also have a very noticeable effect on the wide-open-throttle power of an engine. Since oxygen gets thinner as elevation increases, the engine begins to starve for air. Humidity, barometric pressure and temperature have a noticeable effect on the density of air since heat and humidity thin the air. This phenomenon can become particularly apparent when an engine is propped for use on a cool, dry day in spring and then is operated on a hot, humid day in summer, and does not have the same performance. [. . . ] ii Warranty Registration and Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-1 Warranty Statement, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-1 Wash & Wax, Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1 Wash Down Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]