MasterCraft 2014 X14v User manual

2014Owner’sManual

CONGRATULATIONS on your boating choice! MasterCraft
is the recognized world leader for inboard boats today and has been for
over forty-ve (45) years. The quality, innovation, selection and
value of MasterCraft boats are unmatched in the industry.
Please take a few minute to read this Owner’s Manual
completely, in addition to carefully reviewing any
additional information provided in the accompany-
ing packet. These publications will help to answer
most of the remaining questions you may have
regarding the new boat. If you have any
additional questions after reading
these publications, please feel
free to speak with your
dealer. MasterCraft
wants you to
feel
comfort-
able 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,
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we reserve the right to make changes at any
time, without notice, in specications and
models, and also to discontinue mod-
els. We also reserve the right to change
specications, parts or accessories at any
time without incurring any obligation to
equip the same on models manufactured
before the date of the change. Master-
Craft recommends checking www.mas-
tercraft.com periodically, specifically
the Knowledge Center, for updates and
additional information.
Due to changes in specications, mod-
els, parts and/or accessories that may
occur after publication of this Owner’s
Manual, the Owner’s Manual may not
cover every circumstance that may arise
in owning and operating a boat. Also, the
illustrations used in this Owner’s Manual
are intended only as representative ref-
erence views and may not depict actual
model component parts. Information re-
garding certain on-board components
furnished by suppliers other than Mas-
terCraft, including the engine and power
train components, is provided separately
by the manufacturers of those com-
ponents. This information is available
through your dealer. A reasonable effort
has been made by MasterCraft and it sup-
pliers to provide the applicable informa-
tion required to ensure a long-lasting and
enjoyable boating experience.

Gauges and Video Screens ........................................... 3-1
XSeries Video Screen Operation: 4.5” Screen .......... 3-8
XSeries Video Screen Operation: 7” Screen ........... 3-16
XStar Video Screen Operations .............................. 3-33
Boat Operations ........................................................... 4 - 1
Basic Electrical Components .................................... 4-2
Ignition ...................................................................... 4-8
Operational Control .................................................4-11
Additional Safety Support ....................................... 4-13
Below Deck ............................................................. 4-19
Visual Assistance..................................................... 4-27
Sport Enhancement ................................................. 4-31
Comfort and Convenience ...................................... 4-45
Preparation ................................................................... 5-1
Preparation ................................................................ 5-2
ILMOR MARINE Engines ....................................... 5-4
Safety Checks and Services ...................................... 5-6
New Boat Break-In ................................................... 5-8
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Table of Contents
Safety Knowledge ......................................................... 1-1
Consistent Attention Required .................................. 1-7
Events Requiring Safety Knowledge ...................... 1-12
Equipment ............................................................... 1-15
Legal Requirements ................................................ 1-20
Other Important Information ................................... 1-24
Rules of the Open Water ......................................... 1-28
Guide to Individual Models......................................... 2-1
14v/X14v................................................................... 2-2
X2 .............................................................................. 2-4
X10 ............................................................................ 2-6
X25 ............................................................................ 2-8
X30 .......................................................................... 2-10
X35 .......................................................................... 2-12
X46 .......................................................................... 2-14
X55 .......................................................................... 2-16
XStar ....................................................................... 2-18

Starting and Basic Operations ................................. 5-10
Operational Hints .................................................... 5-13
Care and Maintenance................................................. 6-1
Lifting the Boat ......................................................... 6-2
Corrosion Prevention ................................................ 6-4
Cleaning the Boat ...................................................... 6-6
Maintenance Service ............................................... 6-14
Scheduled Maintenance .......................................... 6-16
Storage and Winterization ....................................... 6-27
Trailers .......................................................................... 7-1
Limited Warranty Statement ...................................... 8-1
Warranty Registration and Transfer .......................... 8-9
MasterCraft Limited Warranty Transfer Form .........8-11
Service Log ................................................................. 8-12
Index ............................................................................ 8-14
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SAFETY

Prior to operation, be certain that all pas-
sengers are aware of where the safety equip-
ment is stowed, the location of emergency
equipment such as re extinguishers and
how this equipment is used. In case of po-
tential emergencies, be sure that at least one
other person on-board understands how to
operate the boat.
Your safety, as well as the safety of oth-
ers with and around you, is a direct result
of how you operate and maintain your boat.
You—and anyone who will be operating
this boat—should read and seek to fully
comprehend this Owner’s Manual, and any
additional information provided by com-
ponent manufacturers and suppliers. Make
sure that you understand all of the controls
and operating instructions before attempting
to operate the boat. Improper operation is
extremely dangerous!
The basic safety rules are outlined in
this section of the Owner’s Manual. Ad-
ditional precautions throughout the Own-
er’s Manual are noted by the following
symbols:
This is the safety alert sym-
bol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messag-
es that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
The precautions listed in this Owner’s
Manual and on the boat are not all-inclu-
sive. If a procedure, method, tool or part
is not specically recommended by Mas-
terCraft, using it may place you and others
in an unsafe situation; in addition, you may
render your warranty void. Remember: Al-
ways use common sense when operating,
servicing or repairing the boat!
Observing the safety recommenda-
tions found in this Owner’s Manual is
critical to keeping your boating experi-
ence as safe as possible during routine
operation. Your failure to do so may re-
sult in severe personal injury or death to
you and/or others. Use caution and com-
mon sense when operating your boat. Do
not ever take unnecessary chances!
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SAFETY KNOWLEDGE

General Precautions
Be certain that all operators of your boat
are aware of the safety information within
this Owner’s Manual and that they use it to
conform to boat safety principles.
Boating safety starts with a thorough un-
derstanding of boat operations. In addition
to careful review of this Owner’s Manual,
you should also be aware that many sourc-
es of helpful information are available.
MasterCraft urges you to pursue additional
training prior to the independent operation
of your boat. However, training at any time
from recognized boating and/or safety or-
ganizations is benecial.
The following is a listing of a few agen-
cies and organizations that offer safety
training and/or information:
American Red Cross, National HQ
8111 Gatehouse Road, 6th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
[phone]
www.redcross.org
U.S.A. Water Ski Association
1251 Holy Cow Road
Polk City FL 33868
[phone]
www.usawaterski.org
Boat Owners Association
of the United States
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria VA 22304
[phone]
www.boatus.com
National Safe Boating Council
2550 M Street NW, Suite 425
Washington DC 20037
[phone]
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
2100 Second Street SW
Washington DC 20593-001
[phone]
www.uscg.mil
http://www.uscgboating.org
Safety Aoat
The cause of many boating accidents is
often the operator’s failure to follow basic
safety rules or written precautions. Many
accidents can be avoided if the operator is
completely familiar with the boat, its op-
eration and can recognize potentially haz-
ardous situations before an accident occurs.
Failure to comply with safety-related infor-
mation and instructions may result in seri-
ous injury or death to you and/or others.
Always use common sense when operating
the boat or participating in any activities
associated with the boat, including, but not
limited to, periods of time when the boat
engine is shut down and the boat is not in
operation.
• Improper operation of the boat is ex-
tremely dangerous! Operators must read
and understand all operating manuals
supplied with the boat, before operation.
• On-board equipment must always con-
form to the governing federal, state and
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