CORRECT CRAFT Sport Nautique 216 User manual

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Dear Correct Craft Owner:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sport Nautique 216 / Air Nautique 216.
You have chosen a boat that is unequaled “on the waters of the world” for
water-skiing and wakeboarding.
Since 1925, we have manufactured some of the finest products boat builders
can produce.
Your boat was manufactured with the latest marine technology and materials.
You have bought into a legacy handed down by W. C. Meloon over 78 years
ago. His dedication to building boats to the glory of God remains true today as
the cornerstone of our commitment in bringing to you the finest in water sports
boats. We continue to lead this industry in technology and design innovation.
Our heritage is a source of pride. Years of experience, including that of four
generations of Meloons have gone into the building of your boat. We hope that
you will enjoy it to the fullest.
Take a moment to review this owners manual for your boat. We have
assembled this manual to inform you about your boat and educate you further
on boating. There are many tips and tricks on care and maintenance sprinkled
throughout the manual, along with some cautions that will apply to your boat.
Boating is very important to us and we would like you to enjoy many years of
boating.
Welcome into the Nautique family.
Sincerely,
Walter N. Meloon
President/Chief Executive Officer
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Overview ............................................... Chapter . Page
Dash Pod and Console Layout...................................1.1
Specifications..............................................................1.1
Keyless Ignition and Serial Switching.......................1.2
Multiple Keyless Ignition Codes................................1.3
Primary User Code.....................................................1.4
Erasing the User Codes ..............................................1.4
Key Functions.............................................................1.5
Dash Pod Switches.....................................................1.6
Bilge Pump.................................................................1.7
Bilge Pump Only Mode..............................................1.7
Navigation Lights ......................................................1.8
Anchor ........................................................................1.8
Ventilation Blower......................................................1.8
12 Volt Plug ...............................................................1.8
Engine Warning Light ...............................................1.8
Gauges ........................................................................1.8
Emergency Cut-off Switch ........................................1.9
Throttle .......................................................................1.9
Boarding Platform Safety............................................1.9
Pylon...........................................................................1.11
Lifting Rings ..............................................................1.12
Capacity Plate ...........................................................1.12
Hull Identification Number .......................................1.13
Driver’s Seat Adjustment ..........................................1.13
Fueling .......................................................................1.14
Ski Locker Latch.........................................................1.14
Love Seat ...................................................................1.14
Jump Seat....................................................................1.14
Walk Through Windshield..........................................1.14
Dash Cooler ...............................................................1.14
Stereo Option..............................................................1.14
Engine Box Latching/Lifting....................................1.15
Engine Cooling Water Intake Shut-Off Valve............1.15
Stern Seat Bottom Cushion ......................................1.15
Bow Features..............................................................1.15
Trunk...........................................................................1.16
Manual Latch Release in Trunk .................................1.16
Fuel Tank Location ....................................................1.16
Optional Launch Control System...............................1.16
Winterizing Launch Control System..........................1.16
Optional Flight Control Tower (folding)...................1.17
Flight Clips.................................................................1.17
Boarding Platform Removal.......................................1.17
Battery Location..........................................................1.17
Correct Craft Cruise ...................................................1.17
Speedometer................................................................1.18
Tachometer .................................................................1.18
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Chapter 2. Faria Serial Bus Gauges........................2.1
Chapter 3. Engine Overview
Engine Check-List......................................................3.1
Fuel Injected Engine Does Not Start..........................3.2
Break In Procedure.....................................................3.4
General Notes..............................................................3.4
Chapter 4. Cautions and Warning Labels.................4.1
Chapter 5. Boat Handling /Safety Regulations........5.1
Chapter 6. Boat Care
Bilge Pump ................................................................6.1
Propeller ....................................................................6.2
Stuffing Box ...............................................................6.4
Quick Drain Oil..........................................................6.5
Salt Water Boating......................................................6.6
Battery Maintenance...................................................6.6
Winterizing Your Boat................................................6.7
Gelcoat Care...............................................................6.8
Teak Care....................................................................6.9
Glass Care...................................................................6.9
Metal Care ..................................................................6.9
Vinyl Care...................................................................6.10
Tunable Rudder...........................................................6.11
Chapter 7. Trailering
Hitch ...........................................................................7.1
Security.......................................................................7.1
Towing Your Boat.......................................................7.1
Wiring.........................................................................7.1
Long Trips ..................................................................7.2
Chapter 8. Warranty and Owner Responsibility.......8.1
Chapter 9. Service Records & Order Forms
Warranty Transfer Application...................................9.1
Correct Craft Dealer/Nautique Service Center
Locations ....................................................................9.2
Nautique Friend Program...........................................9.3
NOA Membership Form ............................................9.4
Dash Plaque Order Form............................................9.6
Glossary......................................................................9.7
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Chapter 1
OVERVIEW
Specifications Sport Nautique 216 / Air Nautique 216
Length (without platform) . . . . . . . . . 21’ 7.5”’ (6.59 m)
Length (with platform) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23’ 5.5” (7.15 m)
Beam (measured rubrail to rubrail) . . . . . . . 91” (2,31 m)
Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24” (0.61 m)
Water line to top of Air Nautique
Flight Control Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83” (2,1 m)
Water line to top of Air Nautique
Flight Control Tower (folded forward). . . . . . . 58” (1.47 m)
Water ballast tank Capacity (Approx.. 400 lbs.) 50 Gal (189 ltr)
Approximate Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3280 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Lifting Rings (Distance between) . . . . . 19’ 9” (6.02 m)
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Gallons (114 ltr)
Max Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 people/1325 lbs. (602 kg)
Welcome to the Sport Nautique 216 / Air Nautique
216 family.
We realize you may be anxious to get your boat in
the water. This manual has been written to
familiarize and educate you about your boat so you will be more comfortable
out on the water. Your boat is built to provide you with the finest watersports
boat in the world. Whether you are slalom skiing or ripping on a wakeboard,
we trust you and your family will enjoy this boat for many years.
Let’s start by taking a look at the dash pod to familiarize yourself with the
locations of the gauges and switches. For 2003 Correct Craft offers three
different packages of options for your Nautique. These packages feature
equipment or gauges. Based on your purchase package, these may be
standard on your boat.
Consult your dealer for
clarification of the featured
package on your Nautique.
Dash Pod and Console Layout
Standard equipment on your
boat are the following
gauges: oil pressure, engine
coolant temperature,
speedometer, tachometer/
hour meter, fuel level,
voltage. Other equipment
based on your package may
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Dash Pod
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include: air/water temp gauge, clock, depthfinder,standard stereo remote
control or digital stereo remote control, Correct Craft Cruise or Perfect Pass
Digital Pro speed control. The optional gauges can be positioned on the
console located to the right of the drivers knee.
CAUTION: The keypad and switch control box will be damaged beyond repair if
the boat battery cables or the main power leads to the keypad and switch control
box are reversed. Be sure to use caution and avoid reversing these connections.
Keyless Ignition and Serial Switching
The ignition switch system is keyless and has three modes of operation.
Locked Mode
When the boat battery is first connected, the unit is in locked mode. In this
mode, the horn, bilge pump, bilge blower, and code buttons are operational.
Unlocked Mode
Unlocked mode is entered after the user successfully enters the user code,
presses, and releases the start button. When the code keys are pressed, the
system indicator light to the right of the start button will turn on while the key
is pressed down. This indicates the button has actually been pushed. When
the system is unlocked, power is supplied to the boat and the system indicator
light will turn on. At this point all keypad buttons are operational and
actuating these buttons will control the corresponding boat functions. To put
the unit back in locked mode, the user must successfully enter the user code
then press the stop button. When the code keys are pressed, the system
indicator light to the right of the start button will turn off while the keys are
pressed down. Power will be cut to all of the accessories with the exception
of the horn, bilge pump, bilge blower and code buttons.
Run Mode
First enter the unlocked mode.
Pressing and releasing the start button quickly will put the unit in run mode.
When this is done, power is supplied to the engine ignition, but the engine will
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Keyless Ignition
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not crank and the ignition indicator light just left of the start button is turned
on. If the start button is not pressed again within 15 minutes the unit will exit
run mode by shutting off power to the ignition and re-enter unlocked mode. If
the user presses and holds the start button, power is supplied to the ignition and
starter for as long as the user holds the start button down. All accessory
buttons are operational in this mode as well. Pressing the stop button will shut
off the engine and the unit is then put back in unlocked mode.
After the engine starts, release the start button.
Automatic Reversion to Locked Mode
If no keypad activity takes place for ten hours after unlocking, the system will
automatically revert to the locked mode. This helps to minimize battery drain.
Automatic Back-lighting
Pressing any keypad button will automatically turn the keypad back-lighting
on for ten seconds. This feature is useful for those that use their boat after dark
to find the appropriate keypad buttons.
Multiple Keyless Ignition Codes
The keyless ignition system has provision for three different ignition codes.
Any of the three codes may be used to unlock or lock the system.
The “Master Embedded Code” is programmed into the system at Correct Craft
Inc. and is not changeable, remaining with the boat for its life. This code can
be used to unlock the system, to lock the system and to erase the two user
codes.
The “Primary User Code” is programmed into the system by the owner with
the dealer’s help at the time of boat delivery. This code is used to unlock the
system, to lock the system, and to add or change the “Secondary User Code”.
The “Secondary User Code” is programmed into the system by the owner
when necessary. This code is only used to unlock or lock the system. The
“Secondary User Code” is excellent to use for limited access to the boat.
Programming and/or Changing Primary or Secondary User Code
Note: To help prevent battery drain, when you are finished using the boat
make sure you STOP the engine and LOCK the PME ignition system (two
steps). Note: The “System Indicator Light” is on the right-hand side of the
ignition keypad. The “Ignition Indicator Light” is on the left-hand side of the
ignition keypad.
Programming the Primary User Code
Make sure that the system indicator light is off. Until a primary user code is
set, the keyless ignition will behave as follows. Pressing start once will unlock
the system while pressing it a second time will start the engine. Pressing stop
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once will turn off the engine while pressing it a second time will lock the
system.
To program the primary user code, press the 1/2 button and the 7/8 button at
the same time, putting the system in code programming mode. The system
indicator light will be flashing.
Enter a code from two to eight characters long and press start. For verification,
re-enter the code and press start again. The system indicator light should stop
flashing and stay on. If the light does not stop flashing, press stop and begin
again.
To lock the system re-enter either the primary user code or the master
embedded code and press stop.
Changing the Primary User Code
NOTE: The current primary code must be used to change to another primary
code.
Make sure that the system indicator light is off. Enter the primary user code
then press the 1/2 button and the 7/8 button at the same time. This puts the
system in code programming mode. The system indicator light will be
flashing.
Enter a code from two to eight characters long and press start. For verification,
re-enter the code and press start again. The system indicator light should stop
flashing and stay on. If the light does not stop flashing, press stop and begin
again.
To lock the system re-enter either the new primary user code or the master
embedded code and press stop. Please note, changing the primary code will
erase the secondary user code. The secondary code will need to be re-entered.
Programming or Changing the Secondary User Code
NOTE: The secondary code will only lock or unlock the system & can not be
used for any reprogramming
Make sure that the system indicator light is off. Enter the primary user code
and press the 1/2 button and the 5/6 button at the same time putting the system
in code programming mode. The system indicator light will be flashing.
Enter a code from two to eight characters long and press start. Re-enter the
code and press start again. The system indicator light should stop flashing and
stay on. If the light does not stop flashing, press stop and begin again.
To lock the system re-enter any of the three codes and press stop.
Erasing the User Codes
Make sure the system indicator light is off. Enter the master embedded code
and press the 1/2 button and the 7/8 button at the same time. This will erase
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the system user codes.
The keyless ignition will now behave as if there are no codes in memory.
Pressing the start button will unlock the system and pressing the stop button
will lock it without entering a code. To program a primary user code, make
sure the system indicator light is off and press the 1/2 button and the 7/8 button
at the same time. This puts the system in code programming mode. The
system indicator light will be flashing. Follow the last two steps above to
complete programming the primary user code.
Key Functions
The following paragraphs describe the functions of individual keys on the
keypad. The keys will be described in order left to right. Each of the keys,
except for the “horn” key, has an indicator light on the top of the key. The
indicator light will be on if the function controlled by that key is on.
LCS or Ballast Control
The first three keys control the Launch Control System fill and drain pumps,
if the boat is equipped with a ballast tank or tanks. Various configurations can
include one single tank, two side tanks, or two side tanks and a forward
mounted tank. If the boat is equipped with a single tank the key labeled
“belly” will control the pumps for the tank. The keys for the two side tanks
are labeled “port” or “starboard” and the forward-mounted tank key is labeled
“belly.”
To turn on the fill pumps for any tank, push and quickly release the appropriate
key. This also turns on the indicator light at the top of the key. Pushing and
holding the appropriate key for a short time turns on the drain pumps and also
causes the indicator light for that key to begin flashing. Pushing and releasing
one of the keys, with either fill or drain pumps on, will turn off the pumps.
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Function Keys
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Please see the manual section covering optional LCS or ballast tanks for
complete operating instructions.
Shower
The shower is turned on or off by pressing and releasing the key. The indicator
light is on whenever the shower is on.
Heater
The heater key controls four different heater functions. Pushing and releasing
the “heater” key scrolls from “off” to “low speed” to “medium speed” to “high
speed” and back to “off.” The indicator light for this key is on if the heater is
running at anyof the three speeds.
Courtesy / Docking Lights
A quick push and release of this key turns on the indicator light and the
courtesy lights, while a push and slight hold turns on the indicator light and the
docking lights. Both the courtesy and docking lights can be turned on at the
same time, but only if the courtesy lights are turned on first. If either or both
of the two light functions are on, please note that the indicator light turns on
and a push and release will turn off any of the lights that are on.
Navigation / Anchor Light
A quick push and release of this key turn on the navigation lights and the
indicator light, while a push and slight hold will only turn on the anchor light
and will also cause the indicator light to flash. A push and release of the key
turns off either of the lights.
Bilge Pump
The bilge pump(s) is turned on or off by pressing and releasing the key. The
indicator light is on whenever the pump(s) is on.
Bilge Blower
The bilge blower is turned on or off by pressing and releasing the key. The
indicator light is on whenever the blower is on.
Horn
The horn key is strictly a momentary switch. The horn will blow whenever the
key is pushed and will stop when the key is released.
Dash Pod Switches
All dash pod switches interface with a sealed circuit breaker box located under
the bow. The circuit breaker box consists of sixteen soft opaque flexible vinyl
tubular shields which cover sixteen circuit switches. When the circuits are
functioning, the tubular shield is somewhat flexible. A tripped circuit breaker
will extend and fill the tubular shield, causing it to be inflexible. To locate a
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