MASTERCRAFT OFFERS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SALTWATER SOLUTION IN THE TOWBOAT SEGMENT. THOUGHTFUL ENGINEERING AND PREMIUM PARTS ENSURE YOUR BOAT IS OPTIMIZED FOR SUNRISE TO SUNSET SALTWATER ADVENTURES.
THE BEST SALTWATER EXPERIENCE
Over the past decade we have meticulously refined our materials, vendors and mechanics to ensure your investment is protected from the harsh environment brought on from saltwater and brackish water. From a powerful, fully closed-cooling motor system with the industry’s best warranty to sacrificial aluminum anodes, every detail has been carefully thought out, tested and proven to deliver the quality and reliability you expect from MasterCraft.
THE DETAILS THAT MATTER
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SACRIFICIAL ANODES
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Teflon Coated Aluminum
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Hydraulic Steering
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Stainless Shocks
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Spaghetti Mesh Liner
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Electrical Bonding
Sacrificial aluminum anodes protect the metal components under the waterline from corrosion.
MasterCraft’s standard platform brackets are replaced with a salt-safe version for optimal durability and longevity.
The standard mechanical steering system is replaced with a salt-safe hydraulic system.
Stainless steel shocks replace standard shocks for extended life in saltwater environments.
Standard storage floor lining is replaced with an easily washable rubberized mesh flooring liner.
A bonding harness adds additional protection to metal components under the waterline.
ILMOR MOTOR UPGRADE
All MasterCraft boats come standard with a convenient engine flush hookup and corrosive protection paint, however, when opting for a saltwater package the base motor will be upgraded to an Ilmor 5.3L or 6.2L GDI V8 (dependent on model selected). These engines feature an efficient, completely closed-cooling system and produce 365HP and 430HP respectively.
Built for saltwater excellence, the super tech 5.3L GDI has a closed-cooled aluminum block for maximum efficiency. With 365 horsepower, it provides outstanding top-end performance.
The 5.3L GDI is part of Ilmor’s gasoline direct injection engine series. With precise fuel injection technology, gasoline direct injection engines maximize engine and fuel efficiency.
5.3L
5,400 RPM /
365 HP
4,100 RPM /
400 FT-LB
5.3L
5,400 RPM /
365 HP
4,100 RPM /
400 FT-LB
Standard on the X and XStar models, the 6.2L GDI boasts 430 horsepower of towing excellence.
The 6.2L GDI is part of Ilmor’s gasoline direct injection engine series. With precise fuel injection technology, gasoline direct injection engines maximize engine and fuel efficiency.
6.2L
5,400 RPM /
430 HP
4,000 RPM /
479 FT-LB
6.2L
5,400 RPM /
430 HP
4,000 RPM /
479 FT-LB
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5.3L GDI
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6.2L GDI
World Class Warranty
Ilmor engines have an unprecedented 7-year, 1,000-hour, factory-backed warranty—the most comprehensive in the towboat industry.
Mean and Clean
The Ilmor GDI class engine is one of the top 5-star emissions rated gasoline marine engines in the world.
Unmatched Experience
Ilmor is MasterCraft’s exclusive partner for marine engines, and has more than 30 years experience in the automotive industry.
