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Dear Correct Craft Owner:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Ski Nautique 196. You have chosen a
very special boat. This boat was designed not only by our talented team of
engineers, but by Andy Mapple, the world's greatest slalom skier of all time.
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 in your boat.
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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  • Page 1 Dear Correct Craft Owner: Congratulations on your purchase of a Ski Nautique 196. You have chosen a very special boat. This boat was designed not only by our talented team of engineers, but by Andy Mapple, the world’s greatest slalom skier of all time.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Stern Seat Bottom Cushion - Closed Bow ....1.15 Fuel Tank Location - Closed Bow ......1.15 Spyder Tower .............1.16 Spyder Tanks ..............1.16 Flow Rite Valve ............1.16 Boarding Platform Removal ........1.17 Battery Location ............1.17 Correct Craft Cruise ...........1.17 Faria Speedometer & Tachometer......1.18 Chapter 2. Faria Serial Bus Gauges...
  • Page 3 Chapter 3. Engine Overview Engine Checklist............3.1 Fuel Injected Engine Does Not Start......3.3 Break In Procedure .............3.4 General Notes .............3.5 Chapter 4. Cautions and Warning Labels....Chapter 5. Boat Handling / Safety Regulations..Chapter 6. Boat Care Bilge Pump ..............6.1 Propeller ..............6.2 Stuffing Box ...............6.4 Through-Hull Fittings..........6.5 Quick Drain Oil ............6.5...

  • Page 5: Dash Pod And Console Layout

    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.

  • Page 6: Keyless Ignition And Serial Switching

    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.

  • Page 7: Automatic Back-Lighting

    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.

  • Page 8: Erasing The User Codes

    system. To program the primary user code, press buttons one and four 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.

  • Page 9: Key Functions

    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 then press the 1/2 button and the 7/8 button at the same time.

  • Page 10: Dash Pod Switches

    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”...

  • Page 11: Bilge Pump

    Bilge Pump The bilge pump switch turns on the bilge pump. There is a bilge pump down by the pylon. When you push the bilge pump key on the keypad, the pump will come on and run for several moments to “sense” if there is water in the bilge.

  • Page 12: Anchor

    boat after sunset or before dawn. Anchor This switch turns on the 360 degree light. Insert this light pole into the receptacle located on the transom and push the anchor switch on the pod to turn this light on. This light is required by law to be on after sunset and before dawn when the boat is not moving.

  • Page 13: Throttle

    The engine should stop. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU OPERATE THE BOAT IF THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. If it does not function correctly, contact your Correct Craft dealer to have the problem corrected. • Throttle...

  • Page 14: Safety Alert

    It is very important to read and be familiar with the information contained in these labels and to always adhere to the boat operation practices described on them. The United States Coast Guard issued a SAFETY ALERT on August 28, 2001 that covers some of the issues of improper use of the boarding platform.

  • Page 15: Pylon

    It is hard coat anodized and impregnated with a PTFE (teflon) material. If the pylon becomes loose, stop using the pylon and take the boat to your Correct Craft dealer for service. PYLON--WARNING/CAUTION--AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. THIS WATER SKI PYLON WAS DESIGNED FOR WATER SKIING ONLY.

  • Page 16: Lifting Rings

    Check the capacity plate on your boat and abide by these limits. NOTE: CORRECT CRAFT, INC. INSTALLS A PERMANENT WAKE ENHANCEMENT BALLAST TANK SYSTEM IN SOME MODELS. THE FULL WEIGHT OF THIS SYSTEM HAS...

  • Page 17: Hull Identification Number

    Here is a brief explanation to help you understand the hull number: The first three digits represent Correct Craft, Inc.(CTC). The next five digits are the boat’s serial number. The following digit is a letter from “A” through “L”...

  • Page 18: Fueling

    cushion. The entire love seat will hinge upward to allow access. You can leave this seat in the “up” position to help dry the carpet . Fueling Your Nautique features a port and starboard fuel fill cap. You may fill from either side. Remove the slotted fuel fill cap to put gas in the boat.

  • Page 19: Stereo Option

    Limited and Team Edition Nautiques come with a Clarion stereo with Clarion speakers or a Kicker upgrade speaker system. Correct Craft mounts all of its stereos in the glove box on the dash of your Stereo Remote Control Nautique.

  • Page 20: Spyder Tower

    Flow Rite Valve Your Nautique may come equipped with a rigid ballast tank. Correct Craft offers a unique fill and empty system. If you have the small trick tank, open the flow rite valve located underneath the...

  • Page 21: Boarding Platform Removal

    Battery Location The battery is located under the floor in front of the in-floor cooler. Optional Correct Craft Cruise 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.
  • Page 22 unit to make sure it is turned snugly in a clockwise direction. To do this, turn the engine off and lift the top half of the engine box. Please note, the servo knob cannot be moved if the engine is on. Regularly check the set screw on the side of the black knob for tightness.

  • Page 23: Serial Bus

    Serial Bus for CorrectCraft ® Pleasurecraft GM Engines Owner’s Manual Visual /Audible Alert Messages Easy Installation Waterproof Connections Easy to Read Digital Displays Easy to use Depth Sounder Multiple Interfaces IS0151 ISO151A ECR#2370 05/10/02...
  • Page 24 Initial Setup Selecting the Fuel Tank Size Page 2 Operation General Page 2 Speedometer/Depth Sounder Speedometer Calibration Page 3 Dual Pitot Operation Page 4 Depth Sounder Page 4 Canceling Depth Alarms Page 4 Shallow Alarm Page 5 Deep Alarm Page 5 Keel Offset Page 6 Units...

  • Page 25: Initial Setup

    System Select from one of the following fuel tank capacity options: The system consists of: • One Gateway box to interface with 29 gallon MEFI IV ECU and external senders 30 gallon (default) and sensors. 35 gallon • One 5” Tachometer with Fuel 39 gallon Monitor 50 gallon...
  • Page 26 measured by the GPS or radar. Adjust the Speedometer / Depth Sounder speedometer pointer by pressing the “Up” The Serial Bus Speedometer / Depth or “Down” buttons until the speedometer Sounder provides both the functions of a matches the GPS or radar speed. speedometer and a depth sounder.
  • Page 27 The speedometer also measures the water Depth Sounder pressure in the pitot tubes when power is The depth sounder is turned on and off first turned on. This measurement is with the ignition switch. The depth subtracted from later readings to correct sounder can also be turned off at any time, for the pressure caused by the weight of while in depth display mode, by pressing...
  • Page 28 The display will show “S X.X” Down Button Button alarm will resume if the condition that caused the alarm is not corrected. The which is the current setting for the shallow operator can cancel the alarm as many alarm. Pressing the “Up” or “Down” times as necessary, until the condition is buttons will change the shallow setting.
  • Page 29 Holding the “mode M” button in for 2 seconds will save the new deep setting and change the display back to the normal depth mode. Set to zero to disable alarm. Down Button Button Mode buttons will cycle through the choices. Button Pressing and holding the “mode M”...

  • Page 30: Air Temperature

    Speedometer Display Sequence Quick Quick Press Press Pitot Status Air Temperature Hold (optional) Adjust Save Quick Press Water Temperature No Save (optional) Quick Press Depth Sounder Hold Shallow Alarm Set Deep Alarm Set Keel Offset Select Units Figure 1 Page 7...
  • Page 31 Tachometer / Fuel Monitor RPM limit Knock sensing system malfunction The Serial Bus Tachometer / Fuel Monitor Ignition system malfunction instrument provides both the functions of a Manifold pressure sensor (MAP) tachometer and a fuel - engine monitoring malfunction system. The analog tachometer is a stepper Manifold temperature sensor motor instrument which looks like a malfunction...
  • Page 32 Hours Remaining Instrument Lights The “time remaining” display shows how The navigation light switch must be on for many hours the boat can operate based on the instrument lights to function. The “Up” the fuel remaining in the tank and the and “Down”...

  • Page 33: Oil Pressure

    Tachometer Display Sequence Quick Quick Press Press Hourmeter Voltmeter Quick Quick Press Press Hours Remaining Oil Pressure Quick Press Engine Temperature Figure 2 LCD Alarm Condition Displays. messages, simultaneously press both the Alarm messages will be displayed on the “Up” and “Down” buttons on the Tachometer LCD display.
  • Page 34 Severe Conditions- Includes a Flashing Red Light Low Battery Voltage (Flashing Red Light) High Engine Temperature (Flashing Red Light) Low Oil Pressure (Flashing Red Light) Low Fuel Level (Flashing Red Light) RPM Reduction in Progress (Flashing Red Light) Warnings Engine Speed Limiter Active Knock Detection System Malfunction Spark Delivery System Malfunction Manifold Pressure System Malfunction...

  • Page 35: Installation

    Faria Serial Bus Installation and Wiring Guide (Pleasurecraft Engines) The system consists of: • One Gateway box to interface with MEFI IV ECU and external senders and sensors. • One 5” Tachometer with Fuel Monitor • One 5” Speedometer with Depth Sounder •...

  • Page 36: Typical Power Connections

    Faria Serial Bus Gateway Typical Power Connections Black Purple Switched Power Battery Figure 3 Typical Instrument Connections PJ0018 Note: To help reduce moisture in the gauges be sure to install plug PJ0018 in all open connectors. Figure 4 Page 14...
  • Page 37 Faria Serial Bus Gateway Pleasurecraft GM Engine ECU Connection MEFI IV Engine ECU Figure 5 Transducer and Pitot Tubes Connections Blue Blue Black Black(shield) Airmar Depth Sounder Black (shield) Blue Port Pitot Starboard Pitot SN0020 Figure 6 Page 15...

  • Page 38: Miscellaneous Connections

    Faria Serial Bus Gateway Miscellaneous Connections 1 3 5 Brown Brown (Bare) Lt. Blue White White Dk. Blue Pink Water Fuel Nav. Instrument Temp. Pressure Surface Tank Light Backlight Sender Temp. Sender Sender Switch Control Sender Figure 7 Page 16...
  • Page 39 Table1 Connector Contacts Pin Function Wire Color Not used Battery Positive (always on)* Switched Power from Ignition Purple switch circuit Ground Black Faria® Bus Data and Instrument Power Not Used (PJ0015) Not Used (PJ0016) MEFI IV Engine ECU Not Used Starboard Pitot Not Used Port Pitot...
  • Page 40 Notes...
  • Page 41 Copyright 2002 by the Thomas G. Faria Corporation, 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...

  • Page 43: Very Important

    Very Important! • Check all gasoline line connections. These connections are located at the fuel tank, 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.
  • Page 44 boat care section. • Check to make sure there are no ropes, gear bags, arms/legs near the belts and pulleys of the motor. Severe injury can result by becoming entangled in the belts of the engine while it is running. Make sure the boat is deep enough in the water to supply the water intake with water to cool the engine.

  • Page 45: Fuel Injected Engine Does Not Start

    2,500 RPM or less. Check the gauges for normal readings and let the engine run for a minute to burn the excess fuel. If the gauge readings are abnormal, shut the engine off immediately and contact your Correct Craft dealer. When the engine runs normally, check the engine for fuel, water and exhaust leaks.

  • Page 46: Break In Procedure

    WARNING: If the engine backfires when you try to start it, the problem may be more serious than flooding. DO NOT CONTINUE TRYING TO START THE ENGINE; CONTACT YOUR CORRECT CRAFT DEALER OR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. To keep on trying to start the engine under these conditions could cause engine damage or physical harm to you and those around you.

  • Page 47: General Notes

    E N E R A L N O T E S The maximum RPM of the engine at full throttle under normal load conditions can be controlled by propeller pitch, diameter and design. It is essential that the propeller does not underload or overload the engine. Propeller Overloading, resulting in low RPM’s at wide open throttle will give poor performance, poor fuel economy and eventually result in engine damage.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Cautions And Warning Labels

    Chapter 4 C A U T I O N S A N D A R N I N G A B E L S Cautions and Warning Labels The following are the warning/information labels that should be on your boat. It is your responsibility to maintain the readability of these labels and to follow their warnings.
  • Page 50 Inside Engine Box & on Fuel Tank Water Strainer Fuel Fill Throttle Control...
  • Page 51 Transom Warning Cross Member/Boarding Platform Engine...
  • Page 52 Flame Arrestor Walk Thru Windshield Dash Pod...
  • Page 53 Fuel Control Cell...

  • Page 54: Side Console

    Side Console...
  • Page 55 Spyder Tower...
  • Page 56 Ski Nautique Capacity Plate...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5 O A T H A N D L I N G G U I D E L I N E S A F E T Y R E G U L A T I O N S • Always observe the rules of the road and use common sense and courtesy on the water.
  • Page 58 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 driver at all times when a person is skiing.

  • Page 59: Bilge Pump

    Chapter 6 B O A T C A R E There are some engine maintenance functions that are best performed by your dealer. Maintenance items that can be done by you or your dealer are listed below. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with these even if you have your dealer service your boat.

  • Page 60: Propeller

    PROPELLER Here are a few tips for the installation of the propeller. CAUTION: A propeller can be very sharp so be careful when you handle it. It’s a good idea to wear a pair of protective gloves when handling any propeller.

  • Page 61: Stuffing Box

    3. When the castle nut is tight, look for the cotter pin hole and insert the stainless steel cotter pin through the shaft. (see illustration). With a light tap, drive the cotter pin down through the slot and hole so that its rounded top rests snugly against the hole.
  • Page 62 The stuffing box is designed to prevent water from coming through the through-hull fittings. These are found on the propeller shaft where the shaft goes through the hull and also where the rudder comes up through the bottom of the boat. These devices contain a lubricated fibrous packing that acts as a seal.

  • Page 63: Through-Hull Fittings

    wrenches as in step three, re-tighten the locking nut against the gland nut. Make sure that it is VERY TIGHT. If you still experience leakage, consult your dealer. 6. Loosen one of the hose clamps at the rear of the assembly. Rotate the assembly until the safety wire eyelet is on top, and retighten the hose clamps.

  • Page 64: Salt Water Boating

    Salt Water Boating IF YOU USE YOUR BOAT IN SALT WATER, FLUSHING YOUR ENGINE WITH FRESH WATER AFTER EVERY USE IS A MUST. Flushing the system by running the boat in fresh water is a good way to flush the engine, but it must be done immediately. If this is not possible, Correct Craft offers a optional fresh water flush kit.

  • Page 65: Winterizing Your Boat

    Check your Fuel Control Cell once each year for signs of water in the canister. If it appears there is an undue amount of water build-up in the canister, see your Correct Craft Dealer for service. An empty fuel tank can accumulate water inside by repeated cycles of condensation on the inner surfaces of the tank.

  • Page 66: Gelcoat Care

    This minimizes overflow of fuel from the fuel vent. Not only can this overflow be hazardous, but it will also adversely affect decals and pin striping on the boat. Always allow room in the tank for fuel expansion caused by temperature differences.

  • Page 67: Teak Care

    Teak Care Teak is a unique wood used for marine applications. It is an open cell wood that is highly resistant to the dry-rot associated with many other woods and is also highly resistant to marine organisms. We do not recommend coating the teak on your boat with any kind of varnish or polyurethane coatings.

  • Page 68: Vinyl Care

    Vinyl Care and Cleaning Correct Craft has selected the finest marine grade vinyl for your Nautique. It is important to keep it clean at all times. There are some substances that will stain the vinyl if you leave them on for even a short period of time. Remove any contaminant and clean the area immediately.

  • Page 69: Tunable Rudder

    TUNABLE RUDDER The Tunable Rudder is designed to offer easy adjustment of steering. This system utilizes a composite tuning foil which is located at the upper aft corner of the rudder blade. To adjust the foil a Phillips head screwdriver will be needed.
  • Page 70 6.12...

  • Page 71: Hitch

    Chapter 7 R A I L E R R A I L E R I N G Hitch If you don’t already have a trailer hitch installed on your vehicle, you should go to a reputable installer to have the proper size hitch installed. Always use a hitch rated with the appropriate capacity to match the trailer and boats gross weight.

  • Page 72: Long Trips

    trailer. Your boat is not designed to carry exceptionally heavy loads. This can adversely effect the proper balance of the boat/trailer combination and cause tire failure and/or loss of control. • If your boat is equipped with a bow winch, make sure that the boat is properly located on the trailer and the winch strap/cable is tight.

  • Page 73: Lifetime Limited Warranty

    Exceptions: This warranty shall not apply to... • Any Correct Craft boat or engine which has been used at any time for commercial or racing purposes, as a demonstrator or in a promotional...
  • Page 74 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 the original warranty period.
  • Page 75 Procedure In the event your Correct Craft boat has a claim covered by this warranty, the following procedure shall be allowed to secure performance of warranty...
  • Page 77 Date purchased _________ Phone #__________ ______________________ The criteria listed above must be received within 15 days of the sale date. Submit it to Correct Craft Inc. 6100 South Orange Avenue, Orlando Fl 32809 Attention: Warranty department. NOTE: Upon verification, the warranty will transfer retroactive to the sale date...

  • Page 78: Nautique Friend Program

    Nautique Gear T-shirt. It is our desire to keep in touch with our Correct Craft family of boat owners. We value our owners’ comments and want to hear about the things we do right and/or the things we need to improve.
  • Page 79 South Dakota please feel free to contact our Customer West Virginia Service Department at the main offices of Wisconsin Correct Craft, Inc., either by telephone or by mail. SOUTHWEST CORRECT CRAFT 22450 FM RD 1995 Lindale, TX 75771 903/882-8593...
  • Page 80 Congratulations on your Correct Craft purchase! Welcome to the Correct Craft Family. We hope you will have many years of boating enjoyment as a Nautique owner. Join thousands of others in our association created exclusively for Correct Craft owners. You will find that being a Nautique Owners Association (NOA) member can be very rewarding.
  • Page 81 Membership Application (Owner)Name__________________________________________________ T-shirt ___S ___M ___L ___XL Address_______________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State _______ Zip __________ Phone # (H) __________________________ (W)________________________________ Boat Model __________________________ Hull Number__________________________ Family Member #1: ________________________ T-shirt ___S ___M ___L ___XL Family Member #2: ________________________ T-shirt ___S ___M ___L ___XL Family Member #3: ________________________ T-shirt ___S ___M ___L ___XL Please upgrade my free Individual Membership to:...

  • Page 83: Glossary

    Glossary Aft Toward, at, or near the stern Anode An electrode carrying a positive charge Athwartship Across the boat, at right angles to the fore and aft centerline Ballast Any solid or liquid weight placed in a boat to increase the draft, to change the trim.
  • Page 84 Line All rope in a boat or on the dock is referred to as “line”. Load waterline The waterline on the boat’s hull where it is designed to float Mid ship (amidship) In the vicinity of the mid-length of a boat, technically the exact half way between the bow and the stern Port The left hand side of the boat when looking forward Opposite to starboard...

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