CORRECT CRAFT Ski 206, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ndustry 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 ti...

Page 2: ...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 Love Seat 1 14 Fueling 1 14 Walk Through Windshield optional 1 14 Engine Box Latching Lifting 1 14 Engine Cooling Water Intake Shut Off Valve 1 14 Dash Cooler 1 14 Stereo Option 1 15 Stern Trunk Storage 1 15 Manual Latch Release in Trunk 1 15 Stern Seat Botto...

Page 3: ... 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 Nautique F...

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Page 5: ...at 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 Naut...

Page 6: ... 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 st...

Page 7: ...o 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 u...

Page 8: ...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 i...

Page 9: ... 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 quick...

Page 10: ... 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...

Page 11: ...e rainwater This pumping system should not be relied on over an extended period of time We suggest you frequently inspect your boat Bilge Pump Only Mode This feature is activated by a switch located below the gauges on the side console The switch has three positions on off and bilge If the boat is going to sit for more than a few days with the bilge pump on it is important that the switch is set i...

Page 12: ...e boat is operated at slow speeds 12 Volt Plug These plugs can be utilized to power cellular phones video cameras or various other electronics These plugs are powered through a ten 10 amp breaker Engine Warning Light This light is in the center of the dash pod between the speedometer and the tachometer and indicates high engine temperature Horn This is a momentary switch Gauges Volt This gauge tel...

Page 13: ... approximately 30 degrees toward the stern Moving the throttle from neutral detent to either forward or reverse detent will shift the boat into that gear The engine will remain at idle speed To increase forward or reverse engine speed and therefore boat speed continue to rotate the throttle arm past the detent Note When shifting out of neutral it is best to pause in the appropriate detent before a...

Page 14: ...the individual in position directly exposed to the CO in the engine s exhaust This may result in a loss of coherent responses and even death In addition Teak Drag Surfing dangerously exposes the individual to a possible propeller injury and since it is done without a life jacket PFD it significantly increases the probability of drowning Therefore the Coast Guard stresses Teak Drag Surfing is a ver...

Page 15: ...ES SUCH AS PARASAILING KITE FLYING TOWING OTHER BOATS AND OR USING AN EXTENDED PYLON ECT MAY OVERSTRESS THE PYLON POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DO NOT SIT BEHIND AFT THE TOW PYLON WHEN TOWING SKIERS CAUTION ALTHOUGH THE EXTENDED PYLON AND BAREFOOT BOOMS HAVE BECOME POPULAR ADDITIONS TO MANY TOURNAMENT INBOARDS CORRECT CRAFT STRONGLY OBJECTS AND OPPOSES THE USE OF ANY PYL...

Page 16: ...es The capacity plate has the following information permanently printed on it It is attached to the boat by the throttle for the operator to read before they drive the boat The total weight of persons gear and other items which the boat is capable of carrying under normal conditions This weight must include any water added to ballast other than the Launch Control System The maximum number of perso...

Page 17: ...S Coast Guard for boat manufacturers It is a standardized numbering system that assigns a specific sequence of numbers and letters to a specific boat This number is molded into the hull You will find it on the right hand side of the transom just below the rubrail Write this number down in your records and keep it in a safe place away from the boat Here is a brief explanation to help you understand...

Page 18: ...sign allows you to check the engine without lifting the entire engine box You can leave the top open to dry the bilge Engine Cooling Water Intake Shut Off Valve Your boat is equipped with a shut off valve sea cock on the engine cooling water intake This valve can be viewed and manipulated by opening both upper and lower sections of the engine box The valve is located on the starboard side of the t...

Page 19: ...f storage The lids must be closed in reverse order Be sure to engage the port lid in order to lock the trunk storage area By turning off the ignition the trunk area becomes secured storage Manual Latch Release in Trunk Should the hatch latch need to be released from the inside there is a ringed pin that when pulled from the inside will release the latch mechanism Stern Seat Bottom Cushion The ster...

Page 20: ...eath the dash to your left knee and then press the belly ballast button on the keypad on the right side of the dash the tank will fill When the tank is full press the button again and it will turn off Then close the valve To empty reverse this process by opening the valve and press and momentarily the belly ballast button to engage the blinking light Monitor your ballast tank gauge located on the ...

Page 21: ...ruise Operating Instructions Turn system ON light blinks slowly indicating system is armed Drive to desired speed prese ENGAGE and the system takes control of the throttle Light stays on steady Pull back on the throttle and the system disengages Light blinks rapidly indicating RESUME function is ready Accelerate again and the system resumes control automatically at the last speed used RESUME key f...

Page 22: ...you are towing skiers you may wish to manually increase the throttle or use the DISENGAGE feature to maintain speed in sharp turns When towing wakeboarders accelerate slightly past desired speed prior to engaging the speed control Standard Faria Instruments All Signature Series Nautiques feature 5 Faria speedometers and tachometers These gauges are white faced with large tick marks for easy readin...

Page 23: ... for CorrectCraft Pleasurecraft GM Engines ISO151A ECR 2370 05 10 02 IS0151 Visual Audible Alert Messages Easy Installation Waterproof Connections Easy to Read Digital Displays Easy to use Depth Sounder Multiple Interfaces M M ...

Page 24: ...e Hourmeter Page 8 Hours Remaining Page 9 Engine Temperature Page 9 Voltmeter Page 9 Oil Pressure Page 9 Instrument Lighting Page 9 Tachometer Mode Display Sequence Figure 2 Page 10 LCD Alarm Condition Displays Page 10 11 Installation Harness wiring guide for PleasureCraft GM Engines Gateway Page 13 Gateway Harness connections Figure 3 Typical Power Connections Page 14 Figure 4 Typical Instrument ...

Page 25: ...ion from the engine ECU and various individual sensors throughout the boat This information is transformed into digital data which is distributed to analog and digital instruments via a single cable consisting of two shielded twisted pairs of conductors Each instrument selects the data which is applicable and displays it as if it was being received from the sender directly One of the two pairs of ...

Page 26: ...nown reference such as a radar gun or GPS The LCD will display When the unit is operating in normal mode i e pitot status information on the LCD push and hold the mode M button down for 2 seconds will cause the speedometer to go to the calibration mode The LCD will show AdJUST Run the boat at a constant 30 MPH as measured by the GPS or radar Adjust the speedometer pointer by pressing the Up or Dow...

Page 27: ...kage in either sensor will be detected If a sensor becomes blocked the system will switch to the clear pitot sensor An XX will flash in place of the P or S on the speedometer LCD to indicate which sensor is blocked Clean the pitot sensor to restore normal operation Depth Sounder The depth sounder is turned on and off with the ignition switch The depth sounder can also be turned off at any time whi...

Page 28: ... the depth sounder alarm settings the mode M button must be held down until the depth display changes to the alarm settings mode There are four menus in the alarm settings mode Pressing and releasing the mode switch quickly will cycle through the different options Shallow alarm Alarm sounds when water depth equals or is less than the set value The display will show S X X which is the current setti...

Page 29: ...ing the Up or Down buttons will change the keel offset setting Holding the mode M button in for 2 seconds will save the new keel offset setting and change the display back to the normal depth mode The Keel offset is normally a negative number Units Change the unit of measure The display will show UNIT FT for feet UNIT FA for fathoms or UNIT M for meters Pressing the Up or Down buttons will cycle t...

Page 30: ...play Sequence Figure 1 Quick Press Quick Press Quick Press Quick Press Hold Hold PitotStatus Adjust Save No Save DepthSounder Shallow Alarm Set Deep Alarm Set Keel Offset Select Units WaterTemperature Air Temperature optional optional ...

Page 31: ...played in the LCD display when needed 1 Low fuel 2 Low oil pressure 3 High engine temperature 4 Low voltage 5 Engine RPM reduction due to engine controller command 6 RPM limit 7 Knock sensing system malfunction 8 Ignition system malfunction 9 Manifold pressure sensor MAP malfunction 10 Manifold temperature sensor malfunction 11 Throttle position sensor TPS malfunction 12 Coolant sensor malfunction...

Page 32: ...ilable Voltmeter Displays the System Voltage There are no adjustments available Oil Pressure Displays currant Oil Pressure There are no adjustments available Instrument Lights The navigation light switch must be on for the instrument lights to function The Up and Down buttons on the tachometer control the instrument lighting brightness Pressing the Up button increases light intensity Pressing the ...

Page 33: ...ms To manually cancel system warnings messages simultaneously press both the Up and Down buttons on the tachometer This will disable the warning message temporarily If the problem is not corrected in 1 minute 5 minutes for low fuel the warning will be displayed again The operator can cancel as often as desired Down Button Up Button Figure 2 M M M M TachometerDisplaySequence Quick Press Quick Press...

Page 34: ...essure Flashing Red Light Low Fuel Level Flashing Red Light RPM Reduction in Progress Flashing Red Light Engine Speed Limiter Active Knock Detection System Malfunction Spark Delivery System Malfunction Manifold Pressure System Malfunction Manifold Air Temperature Sensor Malfunction Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction Coolant Temperature Sensor Malfunction ...

Page 35: ...re 3 and Table 1 The Faria Bus cable must be routed from the gateway box to the instrument panel area to connect the instruments to the data bus and instrument power see Figure 4 The remainder of the connections to the gateway box are described below Instruments The instruments are mounted using the provided back clamps and mounting hardware Each instrument comes with a bus connection cable 12 The...

Page 36: ...nt Connections P15 P13 P14 P12 P11 P7 P8 P10 P6 P5 P4 P1 P3 P2 P15 P13 P14 P12 P11 P7 P8 P10 P6 P5 P4 P1 P3 P2 Black Purple Red Battery Key Switched Power Figure 3 Figure 4 Note To help reduce moisture in the gauges be sure to install plug PJ0018 in all open connectors PJ0018 ...

Page 37: ...Transducer and Pitot Tubes Connections Figure 6 P15 P13 P14 P12 P11 P10 Figure 5 P15 P13 P14 P12 P11 P10 Black Blue Black shield Blue P7 P8 P6 P5 P4 P1 P3 P2 MEFI IV Engine ECU P7 P8 P6 P5 P4 P1 P3 P2 Black shield Blue Airmar Depth Sounder SN0020 Port Pitot Starboard Pitot ...

Page 38: ...neous Connections P15 P13 P14 P12 P11 P7 P8 P10 P6 P5 P4 P1 P3 P2 Pink White Brown Brown Bare 1 3 5 3 7 6 Lt Blue White Dk Blue Oil Pressure Sender Water Surface Temp Sender Air Temp Sender Nav Light Switch Fuel Tank Sender Instrument Backlight Control ...

Page 39: ...6 3 MEFI IV Engine ECU N A P7 3 Not Used N A P8 PP Starboard Pitot P9 PP Not Used P10 PP Port Pitot P11 12 Navigation Lights Input Dk Blue P12 12 3 Ground Temp Sensor Brown 7 Ground Temp Sensor Brown P13 2 1 Depth Sounder Transducer Blue signal AirMar Transducer 2 Depth Sounder Transducer Black Ground AirMar Transducer P14 6 1 Fuel Tank Sender Pink 3 Oil Pressure Sensor Lt Blue 5 Water Surface Tem...

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Page 41: ...rporation Uncasville CT USA No part of this publication may by reproduced in any form in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise without the prior written permission of the company Faria is the trademark of the Thomas G Faria Corporation ...

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Page 43: ...the Fuel Control Cell and the fuel injection system All Correct Craft boats are equipped with anti siphon valves on the outlet fittings of the fuel tanks to reduce the chance of fuel siphoning from the fuel tank if a fuel hose leaks or is severed Fill the fuel tank and check for leaks Check again for leaks after the engine has run for a few minutes Check list before starting 1 Engine oil level boa...

Page 44: ...pts WARNING In order to prevent personal injury to you or others whenever the engine is running the engine box must be closed Never operate the engine with the engine box open or while someone is in the area of an open engine box Never open the engine box unless the engine is turned off and rotating parts are stationary and remain in a stationary position Rotating machinery can cause injury and ev...

Page 45: ...transmission disengagement button at the bottom of the throttle arm and push the throttle to full throttle position By pushing the button in the shift linkage is disengaged and the transmission remains in neutral during the starting procedure Run the starter until the engine starts To protect your investment we suggest that you bring your boat back to your local dealer after 25 hours of operation ...

Page 46: ...procedure After the engine is thoroughly warmed up and you have driven the boat into a large open area open the throttle to wide open until the maximum RPM s are reached Do not exceed 5 000 RPM Reduce the throttle to 2 800 3 000 RPM s and cruise at or below this speed for 1 2 hour Reduce the speed to idle open the throttle wide and operate at that speed for one minute reduce to the previous cruisi...

Page 47: ...f operated with a propeller that has too little pitch or diameter poor performance will result NOTE Running your boat in shallow water can cause sand and silt to be pulled into the cooling system This can create excessive water pump wear and may clog the water passages in the engine Heavy weed growth in the water can plug the raw water strainer and oil coolers and cause engine damage There is a ra...

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Page 49: ...maintain the readability of these labels and to follow their warnings If your warning labels are not intact or are unreadable please contact Correct Craft for a replacement set These labels serve the vital function of warning you and your passengers of possible dangers and must remain in good condition on your boat NOTE The warning information label is listed next to each below Tow Pylon 4 1 ...

Page 50: ...4 2 Inside Engine Box on Fuel Tank Water Strainer Fuel Fill Throttle Control ...

Page 51: ...Transom Warning Cross Member Boarding Platform Engine 4 3 ...

Page 52: ...Flame Arrestor Flight Clips Walk Thru Windshield Dash Pod 4 4 ...

Page 53: ...Fuel Control Cell 4 5 ...

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Page 55: ...Flight Conrol Tower 4 7 ...

Page 56: ...Ski Nautique 206 Capacity Plate 4 8 ...

Page 57: ...re correct The only correct move is to avoid a collision NEVER OPERATE YOUR BOAT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES This puts you and your passengers in danger as well as other boaters on the water While the engine is running and during the boat mooring all occupants should be properly seated Do not sit on engine box seat backs or gunnels etc You COULD fall overboard and...

Page 58: ...the local and state agencies in your area to determine laws regulating boating and water sports These laws were written to protect boaters and water sports enthusiasts Some states require that the driver have a qualified observer in the boat while pulling a skier Learn and follow the laws where you will be boating Correct Craft recommends that you have a qualified observer in the boat with the dri...

Page 59: ...If fuel vapors are present do not start the engine Check all hoses and fittings to determine the source of the vapor Make the necessary adjustments or take the boat to your local dealer to eliminate the fuel vapor 4 When servicing any wiring always disconnect the battery cables from the battery 5 In closed cooling systems make sure the coolant in the cooling system is at the proper level BILGE PUM...

Page 60: ...ey slides freely in the shaft keyway as well as the propeller keyway You may need to file the flat sides of the key and the keyway to remove burrs Rotate the shaft until the keyway is up Place the key in the shaft keyway Rotate the propeller so the keyway in the propeller is aligned with the keyway on the shaft See illustration Once aligned push the propeller onto the shaft You ll hear a solid thu...

Page 61: ...e ends of the cotter pin back against the shaft with a pair of pliers and tap them lightly to secure To remove propeller remove the cotter pin Loosen the castle nut to the end of shaft Do not completely remove castle nut Use a propeller puller available at most marine supply stores to remove the propeller Use a new cotter pin when you replace the prop see illustration A FINAL CAUTIONARY NOTE BE CA...

Page 62: ...e shaft stuffing box remove the inspection plate in the floor behind the engine box If you view a steady stream of water or an excessive drip rate you need to tighten the stuffing box If tightening is required follow the procedures with careful attention 1 You will need two pipe wrenches twelve inches of 032 gauge stainless steel safety wire flat blade screw driver and wire cutters 2 Cut and disca...

Page 63: ...ble and should not be tampered with Quick Oil Drain System The first oil change should be done after 25 hours All the rest of the oil changes should be done after every 50 hours There is a drain hose attached to the bottom of the oil pan with a small plug screwed into the loose end of the hose Remove the hull drain plug and stick the end of the drain hose through the drain hole in the bottom of th...

Page 64: ...unplugged from power source when you clip on off the connecting clamps Make sure you have a solid connection with the charging clamps Poor connections are common causes of electrical arcs which can cause an explosion Follow the instructions that come with the battery charger DO use a voltmeter or hydrometer to check the battery charge condition DO NOT smoke or bring a flame near a battery at any t...

Page 65: ...ng problems during the next season Check For Water In Your Fuel System A small amount of water left in the system for several months can result in damage If you are storing your boat for the winter it is a good practice to remove any water in the fuel system The Fuel Control Cell can be drained by removing the drain plug at the bottom of the canister Loosen the incoming fuel hose to provide an inc...

Page 66: ...shine of your boat wash the hull with a mild bio degradable detergent after each use This will help to remove any debris and waterborne materials that are on the hull Use a soft sponge or towel and dry with a chamois cloth to prevent water spots Wax the hull sides and deck regularly Waxes and polishes are available at a marine supply stores Read the directions on these products carefully before yo...

Page 67: ... you want to refinish the teak we suggest you purchase a teak cleaner from a reputable marine supply store Follow the instructions on the teak refinishing bottles You should use these products in an open space with eye protection rubber gloves and good ventilation Be very careful to avoid spilling these products on any part of your body Care of Metal Keep all metal work rinsed and wiped dry Period...

Page 68: ... 1 Step 2 Step 3 Chewing gum D A D then A Eyeshadow E B E then B Engine oil B B B Spray paint C B B Mildew or wet leaves D B A Shoe polish A B Yellow mustard D B Oil based paint fresh D B Oil based paint dried A B Suntan lotion D B Tar Asphalt A B Lipstick A B Latex paint A B Crayon D B Ketchup A B Grease D B Ball point ink E B Permanent marker E B Coffee tea chocolate B B Use the chart above to c...

Page 69: ...achine screws located in the relief slots of the tuning foil Mfgd under license from National Products Inc U S patent 5 746 147 Adjusting Tuning Foil left or right Loosening Tuning Foil Z Trim If the boat is pulling left rotate the foil to the left and tighten screws If boat is pulling to right rotate the foil to the right and tighten screws Always remember that movement of the trailing edge of th...

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Page 71: ...rine supply stores that will aid in securing your boat whether or not it is attached to your vehicle Towing Your Boat Consult this checklist prior to trailering your boat Check wheel lug nuts for tightness Be sure the trailer tongue is securely on the hitch and the safety chains from the trailer are secured to the vehicle There needs to be a cable or strap securing the bow eye of the boat to the t...

Page 72: ...t pins are in place before trailering Long Trips Each time you stop on a long trip check the following Tightness of the wheel lug nuts and the bearing lubricant Make sure the boat is still positioned snugly against the bow stops Examine the hitch connection to be sure it is firmly attached and the safety chains are securely fastened Make sure that all trailer lights are still functioning properly ...

Page 73: ...e hull or deck Gelcoat discoloration blisters or bubbles and cracks are not considered structural defects Five 5 Year Limited Warranty Non Transferable Correct Craft Inc warrants to the original purchaser that each new Correct Craft boat and engine as originally manufactured by Correct Craft shall under normal authorized use be free of defect in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 year...

Page 74: ...ages including but not limited to costs incurred for haul out launching towing and storage charges telephone or rental charges of any type inconveniences or loss of time or income Any defect or damage covered by this warranty shall at the discretion of Correct Craft Inc be repaired free of charge at an authorized dealership or service facility Repairs will be warranted only for the remainder of th...

Page 75: ...lowing procedure shall be allowed to secure performance of warranty obligations 1 Notify the selling dealer within thirty 30 days after the discovery of any claimed defect 2 You may be required to transport the boat at your expense to an authorized dealership or service facility for their inspection and or repair 3 Correct Craft Inc reserves the right to require further evaluation and or informati...

Page 76: ...nty will be transferred retroactive to the sale date Review the warranty policy for details NOTE THIS TRANSFER DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ENGINE Original owner__________________________________________________ Boat model type________________________________________________ Hull number CTC ______________________________________________ New owner information Name___________________________________________...

Page 77: ...list his her name and address From this information the President of Correct Craft sends that Friend a letter of thanks and a Nautique Gear hat When a Friend appears on our list the second time indicating success in encouraging another person to purchase a Nautique this person receives a personal thank you letter from the President of Correct Craft with a certificate to return with the appropriate...

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Page 82: ... A metal fitting that has two horns around which ropes may be fastened Davit A crane arm for hanging a boat above the water Deadrise Transverse angle of the bottom of the hull Deck The fiberglass portion of the boat above the hull Draft The depth of the boat below the waterline measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull propeller or rudder Fathom A measure of length equal to 6 linear feet ...

Page 83: ... parts of the boat that would otherwise waste away through electrolysis Shot A length of anchor chain equal to 15 fathoms or 90 feet Slip The linear distance between the pitch or advance and the actual distance the propeller moves straight ahead through the water Spring line A mooring rope oriented at a small angle to the boats centerline usually attached to the boat mid ship Square propeller A pr...

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