MasterCraft GEN 2 User manual

Technical Techniques
PARTS REQUIRED:
X46: Part #559964 (kit)
X2: Part #559960 (kit)
X10: Part #559962 (kit)
X30: Part #559963 (kit)
X25: Part #559961 (kit)
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Phillips #3 screwdriver or power driver
Scraper
 Toolstopatchberglass
 Drillwith3/16”bitand3/8”bit
 Greasepencil
GEN 2 Wake Shaping Devices Installation
(Replacing GEN 1) for X2, X10, X25,
X30, and X46
X46:
X2, X10, X30:
X25:

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PROCEDURE:
These instructions were prepared in anticipation of removing the original
GEN 1 surf tab, shown right.
Removal of GEN 1 items:
Step 1: Usingscrewdriverorpowerdriver,removetheexistingwakeshaping
devicesonbothsides.
Step 2: Usingascraper,gentlyremoveanyremainingsealant,avoidingscratch-
estothegelcoatbeneath.
Step 3: All models, except X2:Removetheactuatorsonbothsides. (Acutator
locations are moving on all models except the X2.
(For X2, go to Step 9.)
Step 4: All models, except X2: Removeboth closeoutsintheenginecompartmenttoaccessthewiring.
Step 5: All models, except X2:Unplugtheactuatortabfromthewiringharness.
Step 6: All models, except X2: Cuttheactuatorwireandpullthroughthehullholewheretheatuatormountedonthetransom.Dis-
cardthetabontheconnectorside.
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Step 7: All models, except X2: Gentlyscrapeanyremainingsealant,avoidingscratchestothegelcoatbeneath.
Step 8: All models, except X2:Patchtheholesthroughthetransomwherethe
actuatorhadbeenlocated.
Preparation for installation of GEN 2 wake shaping device plates for all
models except X10 & X25:
(For X 10 and X25, go to Step 11 for shim locations.)
Step 9: All models except X25: TheGEN2platesalignwiththetransomdesign,
ashadtheGEN1plates.TheGEN2platerstholealignswiththerst
holeinthetransom.Aligntheplateoneachsidewiththenaturalbottom
andbump-outofthetransom.Markthedrillholeswithagreasepencil.
Step 10: Usingthe3/16”drillbit,drillthroughthemarkedholelocations.
Move to Step 15.
Preparation for installation of GEN 2 wake shaping device plates for
X10 & X25:
Step 11:BecausethenewtabsarewiderthantheGEN1,itwillbenecessarytoinstallshimsonbothsides.Theshimsforeithermodel
havebeenmachinedtotproperlywhenalignedwiththenaturalcontoursofthebottomandbump-outofthetransom.(The
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X-25 illustration

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most-outboardholeonthetransomisthesecondholeonthenewGEN
2plateontheX25only.)
Step 12: Alignandmarktheshimswithagreasepencil.
Step 13:Usingthe3/16”drillbit,drilltheholestoattachtheshims.
Step 14:Usingthe3/8”SSscrews,attachtheshims.
Preparation for actuator reinstallment (all models except X2 & X25):
No preparation required for the X2. For the X25, go to Step 20.
Step 15: For the X10 and X30,usingthesecond holefromtheoutboardsideof
theplateasthestartingpoint,measureuponthetransomthreeinches
(3”)fromthecenterofthehole,andmarkwithgreasepencil.
For the X46,usingthethird holefromtheoutboardsidefortheplateas
thestartingpoint,measureuponthetransomthreeinches(3”)fromthe
centerofthehole,andmarkwithgreasepencil.
Step 16: Usingthe3/16”drillbit,drillahole.
Step 17:Placetheactuatoronthetransomwiththeholeattheloweroutboard.
Keepingthebottomoftheactuatorbracketparalleltothebottomof
thetransom,marktheothertwoholesformounting.
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X30, and X46
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X46 example - 3”
center of hole to center of hole
X10/X30 example - 3”
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Step 18:Setasidetheactuator,andusingthe3/16”drillbit,drilltheadditionalholes,EXCEPTthecenterholewherethewiringwill
run.Thatholeshouldbedrilledwiththe3/8”drillbit.
Step 19: Repeatontheotherside.
For all models except X25, continue with Step 23.
Preparation for actuator reinstallation on X-25:
Step 20:Using 1”masking tape,place ontransom fromplatform
across,aligningwithlip.
Step 21:Measure from center of the platform bolt over three
inches(3”).Note that the bracket will be tilted off the line
1/8” on the out-
board side to make
it parallel with the
hinge. This means
the outside hole
will be an addition-
al 1/8” above the
bottom of the tape.
Markfortheholes
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lower outboard
(port side)
lower outboard
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todrill.Alsomarktheoutlineoftheacutatorfootasyouwillneedthis
toinstallshims.
Step 22: Usingthe3/16”drillbit,drillallholes.Drillthecenterhole(forwiring)
withthe3/8”drillbit.
For X-25, continue with Step 23.
Installing the Actuator:
Step 23: For X-2 only: Assumingtheactuatorwasleftattachedtothetransom,
extendtheactuatorarmtotwithoutthelongbracketjustinstalledon
thesurftabplate.Using#12SSscrews,attachedtheactuator.
Step 24: For X25 only:Usingthepatterndrawnwithgreasepencilonthetran-
som,mountthe#530120actuatorshims,usingBostikorothermarine-
gradesealanttoholdinplace.Screwswillbeaddedaftertheactua-
torisinplace.
Step 25: For all models except X2:ApplyBostikorothermarine-gradesealant
tothebackoftheactuatorfoot.
Step 26: Mountonthetransom(orshimforX25),threadingthewiringthrough
theholeinthetransom.Installusing#12SSscrews.
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Installing Wiring:
Step 26:AttachtheDeutchconnectoronthewiringthatwasrunthroughthetran-
somandintothecloseoutarea.
Step 27: Connecttheactuatorharness,matchingwires,tothemainboatharness
drop,fromwhichtheGEN1wasconnected.
Step 28: Seal the wire hole through the boat with Bostick or another marine-
gradesealant.
Step 29: Attachtheactuatortothetransombracketusingthesuppliedhardware.
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Connecting the Actuator (all models):
Step 30: FortheX25,theLONGbracketwillbeusedtoattachtheactuatorto
thesurftabplate.
 Fortheothermodels,theSHORTbracketwillbeused.
Step 31: With the actuator fully extended, markthelocation forthe bracket
toattachtothewakeshapingdeviceplate.Using2-1/4X20X3/4SS
trussheadboltsand2-1/4X20Nylocknuts,attachthebracketbutkeep
loose.
Step 32:Keepingthebracketloose,installtheattachmentpinthroughthebrack-
etandactuatorend,placingablackspaceroneithersideoftheactua-
tor.Slidethepinallthewaythroughandcentertheactuatorwithinthe
bracket.
Step 33: Adjustthebracketsothattheactuatoriscenteredbetweenandtighten
thebrackettotheplate.
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X30, and X46
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Updating the Program Software (all models):
Step 34: AttheUSBportonthearmrest,loadthesoftwareviathumbdrive.
Step 35: Turnonthebatteryswitch.(DonotneedtoturntheengineON.)
Step 36: Pressandholdtheupperleftbuttononthe4.3”or7”screen.
NOTE: On DealerLink, see “Updating Software” instruction under Online Documentation, then arrow down to Select, press the button, and
continue as directed to the FACTORY SETTINGS.
Step 37:Afteritisloaded,underMENU/FACTORYSETTINGS,selecttheboxforGEN2enabledas“YES.”Selecttheboatmodeland
all current options again,andthencloseoutoftheMENUscreen.
Step 38:Iftheboatisequippedwithinstalledsurfbags,returnonthe“BallastTimers”screenunderUSERSETTINGSpageandadjust
thetimersontheportandstarboardsidestoprevioustankandbagsettingsasthenewsortwarewillresetthetimerstodefault
status,PWRSONLY.

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(Replacing GEN 1) for X2, X10, X25,
X30, and X46
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Raise Platforms:
For X30 and X46, use Steps 37 through 40; for X2 and X25 use Steps 41 through 43)
(X10)
 Platformremainsinsameposition.Noadditionaladjustmentisrequired.
(X30 and X46)
Step 39: Removetheplatform.
Step 40:Removetheupperbracket.
Step 41:InstallthenewbracketprovidedwiththeGEN2kit.Itwillraisetheplatformtwoinches(2”)abovethepreviouslocation.
Step 42:Reinstalltheplatformonthetransom.
(X2 and X25)
Step 43:Removetheplatform.
Step 44:Installtheprovidedspacersbetweenthebracketandthebottomoftheplatform.
Step 45: Reinstalltheplatform.Youwillneedlongerscrewsbecauseofthespacers.Usethreeinch(3”)longSSscrews.

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(Replacing GEN 1) for X2, X10, X25,
X30, and X46
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