Nautiques 2014 Ski 200 - OB User manual

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Dear Nautique Owner,
Welcome to the Nautique Family! For over 80 years, Nautique has
been dedicated to providing our customers and their families with
the finest inboard boats available. It’s our passion to create the best
performing boats in the industry. Boats that allow you to escape the
routine of everyday life. Our customers don’t just own a Nautique,
they live the Nautique life.
Your boat has been built with the best material and workmanship
available, a legacy handed down from our founder. Our wealth of
experience gives us the edge in innovation, quality and
performance. We have the most dedicated and loyal employees in
the industry. Hands down. Every day, our employees do more than
just punch a clock; they take personal pride in every boat that comes
down the line.
Review this Owner’s Manual for your boat. We have assembled this
manual to inform you about your Nautique and educate you further
on boating. Please pay particular attention to the safety statements
labeled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE. These
statements alert you to possible safety hazards to avoid so you can
have a safer boating experience. There are also many tips and tricks
on care and maintenance sprinkled throughout the manual. Boating
is very important to us and we would like you to enjoy many years of
boating in your Nautique.
By purchasing a Nautique, you have taken the first step in trading
your old lifestyle for a new one. Now that you own a Nautique, life as
you know it will never be the same.
Enjoy the Nautique Life.
The Nautique Team
Keep your heart with all diligence,
for out of it spring the issues of life.
Proverbs 4:23
P/N 140124
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Record Important Information
In addition to this manual, your Nautique boat is supplied with component
manufacturer information such as instructions, warranties or other important
information. Read these materials carefully since improper operation and
maintenance can void the warranty and jeopardize personal safety.
Safeguard information about your Nautique boat, by recording the Hull
Identification Number (HIN) and the model of your boat, and the model
and serial numbers of your engine/transmission and trailer, if applicable.
Your HIN is located on the top right side of the transom, above the water
line. The U.S. Coast Guard requires that your HIN be permanently affixed
and remain on the top right side of the transom. The first two digits refer
to the country of manufacture (U.S.). The next three digits represent the
manufacturer, Nautique Boat Company, Inc. (CTC). The next five digits
are the boat’s serial number. The next digit is a letter from “A” where “A” =
January through “L” where “L” = December, designating the month the
boat was made.
The last three digits represent the last digit of the year the boat was built
and the final two digits of the boat model year. A boat built in July 2006 is
actually a 2007 model boat. Example: A boat with “607” as the last digits
indicates the boat was built in 2006, but it is a 2007 model boat.
Hull
HIN ___________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _________________________________________________
Dealer/Phone __________________________________________________
Ignition Key Number ____________________________________________
Registration Number/State _______________________________________
Engine
Model Number _________________________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________________________
Trailer
Model Number _________________________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________________________
Accessory
Model Number _________________________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________________________
The identification numbers are important! Keep a copy of these numbers
stored in a safe place off the boat. In case of theft, damage, etc., report
these numbers to the local authorities, your insurance agent and your
Nautique dealer.
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Boater’s Checklist
For improved safety and enjoyment, check each of these items:
Check Before You Launch Your Boat:
• Read both the engine and the boat operator manuals.
• Drain plug (Securely in place?)
• Propeller Condition (Prop nut tight and secured, no cracked
or bent blades, prop turns freely?)
• Steering System (Working smoothly and properly, self
locking nuts in place?)
• Battery (Fully charged, cable terminals clean and tight?)
• Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded?)
• Weather conditions (Safe to go out?)
• Fuel and Oil (Sufficient for trip, check bilge area for gas
odor, no leaks?)
• Hoses and Connectors (No leaks or damage?)
• Electrical Equipment (Lights, horn, pumps, etc.?)
• Safety Equipment (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle, anchor
and line, mooring lines, signaling device, tool kit, first aid
kit, first aid manual?)
• Personal Flotation Devices for all occupants
• Float Plan submitted to Responsible Person (Verbal or
written?)
Check Before You Start Your Engine:
• Fuel (Sufficient for trip, check bilge area for gas odor?)
• Control Lever in Neutral
• Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded?)
• Personal Flotation Devices for all occupants
• Seating (Everyone in proper place?)
• Engine Stop Switch and Lanyard (Operational and securely
fastened?)
• No one in water near boat
• Keep firm and continuous grip on steering wheel
• Engine Cooling Water Valve open
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Restricted Areas
Before boating, check with Local, State and Federal authorities to
identify restricted areas. Because of the threat of terrorism, the U.S.
Coast Guard has and will continue to implement strict limits on
watercraft near U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships and other
potential targets.
Proposition 65
Emission Control Warranty
Information
The engine in your Nautique boat meets the
strict requirements set forth by the California
Air Resources Board (CARB). The engine has a
special environmental tag and the boat has this
label affixed to it. The tag and the label are
required by the California Air Resources Board
(CARB). The label has 1, 2, 3 or 4 stars. The label MUST be affixed
to the boat, if the boat is operated in the state of California and/or
bordering waters.
CORC013
KC-0206-B
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
TO AVOID HARM:
Engine and generator exhaust.
Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil, especially used motor oil.
Cooking fuels.
Cleaners, paints and substances used for vessel repair.
Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components.
Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers.
Keep away from engine, generator and cooking fuel exhaust fumes.
Wash area thoroughly with soap and water after handling the substances above.
California Health & Safety Code 25249.5-.13
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Boating Terminology
* An easy way to remember PORT side from STARBOARD side is
“PORT” and “LEFT” both have four letters.
Product Improvement
Because of our policy of continuous product improvement, the
illustrations used in this manual may not look the same as on your
boat and are intended only as representative reference views. Some
illustrations may also show optional accessories which may or may
not be available for your boat. Many optional accessories can only
be installed at the time the boat is manufactured and cannot be
installed by your dealer. Your dealer will be happy to provide details
on installing accessories.
CORC001
BOW
DRAFT
FREEBOARD
GUNWALE
STERN
WATERLINE
AFT FORWARD
HELM
BEAM
TRANSOM
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)
STARBOARD
SIDE
PORT
SIDE
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Welcome.....................................i
Record Important
Information...............................ii
Boater’s Checklist....................iii
Restricted Areas .......................iv
Proposition 65..........................iv
Emission Control Warranty
Information ..............................iv
Boating Terminology................v
Product Improvement..............v
Boating Safety ......................1-1
Introduction...........................1-1
About this Owner’s
Manual ................................1-2
Signal Words and Symbols
Used In This Manual .........1-3
Basic Safety Rules...................1-4
Pre-operation Check
List – Before Leaving
the Dock..............................1-4
Precautions While
Underway ............................1-6
Safety While Maintaining
the Vessel...........................1-10
Owner Responsibility and
Boating Education...............1-11
Important Safety
Information ......................1-11
Responsibilities of Boat
Owner and Operators......1-11
Registration.......................1-12
Insurance ..........................1-13
Boating Safety Education
Opportunities ...................1-13
Operation by Minors
and Licensing ...................1-14
Safety and Required
Equipment ...........................1-15
Navigation Lights .............1-16
Emergency Safety
Lanyard .............................1-16
Personal Flotation
Devices...............................1-17
Fire Extinguisher..............1-20
Horn or Whistle ...............1-20
Bilge Pump(s)...................1-20
Visual Distress Signals ......1-21
Recommended Safety
Equipment ........................1-22
General Boating Safety
Topics....................................1-23
Safe Speed.........................1-23
Passenger Safety ...............1-23
Carbon Monoxide
Safety .................................1-24
Proper Loading ................1-27
Weighting Your Boat
During Watersport
Activities ............................1-28
Visibility of the
Operator ...........................1-30
Boating Under the
Influence...........................1-31
Product Misuse .................1-32
Reporting Accidents ........1-32
Rendering Assistance.......1-33
Hazardous Conditions .....1-33
Environmental
Concerns ...........................1-35
On Product Warning
Labels....................................1-38
Warning Labels &
Locations...........................1-38
Table of Contents
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Basic Rules of the Road ......1-42
Boating Regulations.........1-42
Encountering Another
Vessel .................................1-43
Aids to Navigation............1-47
Night Running .................1-53
Watersports Safety ...............1-56
Hand Signals.....................1-58
Towed Person Safety
Responsibilities.................1-58
Additional Precautions
for Towed Skier/Rider.....1-60
Tow Line Guidelines........1-62
Fallen Skier or Rider........1-63
Develop WATER SENSE..1-64
Emergency Procedures .......1-69
Explosion and Fire...........1-69
Swamping and Flooding..1-70
Capsizing...........................1-71
Staying Afloat....................1-71
Collisions...........................1-71
Grounding ........................1-72
Person Overboard ............1-72
Drowning ..........................1-73
Medical Emergency..........1-73
Operation Failure.............1-73
Towing...............................1-73
200-OB, 200-CB, 200-V.........2-1
Specifications .........................2-1
200-OB, 200-CB ..................2-1
200-V....................................2-1
200 Nautique Dash Pod and
Console...................................2-3
200-OB, 200-CB Team Dash
Pod and Console ...................2-5
Keys .........................................2-5
200-V Team Dash Pod and
Console...................................2-7
Keypad ....................................2-9
200 Open Bow Deck
Layout ...................................2-10
200 Closed Bow Deck
Layout ...................................2-12
200 V-Drive Deck Layout ....2-14
200-OB Seating Area ...........2-16
200-CB Seating Area............2-17
200-V Seating Area ..............2-18
Standard and Optional
Equipment ...........................2-19
Controls and Indicators .......3-1
Steering ..................................3-1
Hydro-Gate™ Control and
SportShift™............................3-2
Shifter/Throttle.....................3-4
Emergency Stop Switch .....3-5
Nautique Dash Pod ...............3-6
Gauges.................................3-6
Speedometer Calibration ..3-8
Control Switches.................3-8
12-Volt Port .......................3-11
Nautique Digital
Cruise ................................3-12
Team Dash Pod....................3-15
Keypad...............................3-15
Switches .............................3-20
Nautique LINC 2.0..............3-22
Product Information........3-22
Basic Navigation
Features .............................3-23
Quick Access Key
Features .............................3-24
Nautique LINC 2.0 – River
Mode..................................3-44
Nautique LINC 2.0 – River
Mode in Integrated
Zero Off 3 Event...............3-52
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Menu Options ..................3-55
LINC 2.0 General
Troubleshooting Guide....3-63
Standard Equipment...........3-64
Watersports Tow Point.....3-64
Bow Features - Open
Bow Only...........................3-65
Driver’s Seat
Adjustment........................3-66
Rearview Mirror
Adjustment........................3-67
Observer’s Seat .................3-68
200 Engine Box Cover/
Lifting/Removal...............3-69
Walk-Thru Windshield
Opening/Latching...........3-70
Dash Storage.....................3-70
Boarding Platform ...........3-71
Engine Cooling Water
Intake Valve.......................3-73
Battery Disconnect
Switch ................................3-74
Nautique Electrical
System................................3-74
Fuel Tank ..........................3-75
Optional Equipment...........3-76
Stereo and Speaker
Pods ...................................3-76
Folding Instructions for
Flight Control Tower®–
Optional ............................3-77
Bimini Top ........................3-79
Rudder Remote Lube......3-80
Optional Accessories ...........3-80
Stereo and Speaker
Pods ...................................3-80
Boat Systems ........................4-1
Fuel System.............................4-1
200-OB, 200-CB ..................4-2
200-V....................................4-3
Ballast Tanks and Bilge
System .....................................4-4
Ballast Tank Valves –
200-V....................................4-5
Port and Starboard
Ballast Tanks – 200-V..........4-6
Bilge System –
200-OB, 200-CB ..................4-7
12-Volt System – 200-OB,
200-CB.....................................4-8
12-Volt System – 200-V
Only ........................................4-9
Cockpit Heater System –
Optional ...............................4-10
Getting Underway ................5-1
Safety Checklist......................5-1
Safety Equipment ..................5-2
Fueling....................................5-2
Gasoline Containing
Alcohol ................................5-3
When Fueling .....................5-4
After Fueling.......................5-5
Boarding.................................5-5
Boat Planing...........................5-5
Pre-Operation Checks...........5-6
Flooded Engine................5-11
Break In Procedure..........5-13
Propeller Selection...........5-13
Shifting .................................5-14
Steering ................................5-14
Stopping ...............................5-15
Docking ................................5-15
Running................................6-1
Hydro-Gate™..........................6-1
Maneuvering Techniques .....6-2
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