and offered features designed for skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, diving, and other on water activities. The CSX Series was discontinued after the 2011 model year. MariStar Series The MariStar Series was created in 1989 to compete in the luxury runabout segment. TriStar Series Notable Innovations Swim Platform 1976 - MasterCraft introduced the first swim platform on a ski boat. PowerSlot 1980 - MasterCraft introduced the optional PowerSlot 1.5:1 gear reduction transmission for increased acceleration. Stringers 1983 WearGuard Pylon 1989 - MasterCraft introduced their patented WearGuard pylon which featured a plastic insert at the tow point in order to reduce rope wear. EFI 1992 - MasterCraft brought the first fuel injected ski boat to the market with the Corvette LT1 engine marinated by Indmar. Taglines In Pursuit of Perfection (1987) Inboards Beyond Imagination (1988) Nothing Else Even Comes Close (1989-1993) The Leader. And Pulling Farther Ahead. (1993-2003) Held to a Higher Standard (2004-2010) Team MasterCraft Ski Ali Garcia Taylor Garcia Freddy Krueger Stephen Neveu Karen Truelove Freddie Winter Wake Parks Bonifay Harley Clifford Meagan Ethell Tyler Higham Steel Lafferty Surf Ashley Kidd Austin Keen Jett Lambert References External links Manufacturing companies based in Tennessee American boat builders Private equity portfolio companies 1968 establishments in Tennessee Water sports equipment manufacturers Sporting goods manufacturers of the United States Manufacturing companies established in 1968 American companies established in 1968