Safety
STEERING RULES
Any time two (2) vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right-of-way.
WSIA - WATERCRAFT SAFETY VIDEO
Safety and etiquette is outlined in the video below so that everyone will enjoy a fun and safe day on the water.
SAFETY AFLOAT
Many accidents can be avoided if an operator is completely familiar with the boat, its operation, and can recognize potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.
Trailers
TRAILER MAINTENANCE & QUICK TIPS
Easy ways to take care of your trailer's appearance and function.
BOAT TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS
When selecting a tow vehicle for your MasterCraft, it is important to determine the exact weight of your boat and trailer. These weights must be confirmed before you can choose...
WALK-AROUND TRAILER INSPECTION
The majority of potential roadside issues can be eliminated by a walk-around visual inspection of the trailer.
Preparation
BOAT REGISTRATION & NUMBERING
All undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery must be registered in the state of principal use. A certificate of number will be issued upon registering the vehicle...
ANCHORING
Anchoring is done for two principal reasons: first, to stop for fishing, swimming, lunch or an overnight stay, and secondly, to keep a boat from running aground in bad weather or as a result...
OPERATOR'S LICENSE
Some states are implementing operator's license requirements. These requirements vary widely.
Maintenance
CHECK THE BALLAST PUMP IMPELLER
This applies only to X and XStar boats equipped with some type of ballast system. The number of ballast pumps varies from system to system.
LUBRICATE THE STEERING SYSTEM
For cable systems only (both standard steering and DockStar Handling System); hydraulic steering maintenance must be completed by an authorized MasterCraft Dealer only.
PROPELLER MAINTENANCE
Propeller damage is caused by striking solid objects.
How to Videos
HOW TO DRIVE FOR A WAKESURFER
In this How-To, Travis Moye of the Boarding School gives you some basic tips on how to lose the nervousness and drive for the rippers in your crew.
HOW TO FIND THE SWEET SPOT WAKESURFING
In this How-To, Travis Moye of the Boarding School provides some basic instruction on how to break up with your surf rope and find that allusive sweet spot while wakesurfing.
HOW TO DRIVE FOR A WAKESURFER
In this How-To, Travis Moye of the Boarding School gives you some basic tips on how to lose the nervousness and drive for the rippers in your crew.