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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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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A B L E O F O N T E N T S 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...
  • Page 3 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...

  • Page 5: Dash Pod And Console Layout

    (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.

  • Page 6: Keyless Ignition And Serial Switching

    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.

  • Page 7: Multiple Keyless Ignition Codes

    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.

  • Page 8: Erasing The User Codes

    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.

  • Page 9: Key Functions

    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.

  • Page 10: Dash Pod Switches

    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.

  • Page 11: Bilge Pump

    tripped circuit breaker, run your fingers over the two rows of switches and locate the switch shield that has become inflexible. To re-set, simply press in the extended circuit switch shield. Bilge pumps The bilge pump switch turns on the bilge pumps. There is a bilge pump down by the pylon and another bilge pump back by the rudder.

  • Page 12: Navigation Lights

    This gauge indicates the revolutions per minute the engine is turning, and the total accumulated engine hours. • Speedometer Your Nautique is equipped with a speedometer by Faria. For a detailed analysis of your speedometer, refer to the Faria speedometer section...

  • Page 13: Emergency Cut-Off Switch

    at the end of this chapter or in Chapter 2. • Emergency Cut-off Switch There is an emergency cut-off switch for the protection of you and your passengers. The clip at the end of the cord must be attached securely to the driver. Check the system by attaching the clip to the switch, start the boat and then pull the clip off the switch.
  • Page 14 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 cover some of the issues of improper use of the boarding platform.

  • Page 15: Pylon

    “Why is it dangerous? It is like playing with a loaded gun,” Evans said. He then noted, “As I explained in the previous advisory, “Teak/Drag Surfing” entails individuals taking hold of the swim platform of a vessel while it is underway.

  • Page 16: Lifting Rings

    OTHER PERSON, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO CORRECT CRAFT, INC. Lifting rings Your boat has lifting rings at the bow and at the stern. These are designed to lift your boat in a steady and secure manner. Be certain to use a winch that has a lifting capacity sufficient for your boat.

  • Page 17: Hull Identification Number

    CAUTION: A FULLY LOADED NAUTIQUE WILL HANDLE DIFFERENTLY THAN A LIGHTLY LOADED ONE. DRIVE AND TURN YOUR NAUTIQUE WITH THIS IN MIND. WAKEBOARDING HAS DEVELOPED, WE HAVE WITNESSED THE ADVENT OF BALLAST SYSTEMS WHICH ADD WEIGHT AND INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE WAKE. THE SIMPLEST BALLAST SYSTEM ON THE MARKET IS THE WATER BALLAST TYPE, SUCH AS THE ‘LAUNCH PAD”.

  • Page 18: Fueling

    Clarion speakers or a Kicker upgrade speaker system. Correct Craft mounts all of its stereos in the glove box on the dash of your Nautique. A standard or digital remote control is mounted on the lower left side of the Stereo Remote Control dash pod.

  • Page 19: Engine Box Latching/Lifting

    The seat cushion can then be lifted out of the boat and stored under the bow. Bow Features of Your Nautique Stern Seat Bottom Cushion The open bow section of your boat has removeable cushions.

  • Page 20: Trunk

    Manual Latch Release Launch Control System (Ballast Tank Valves) Your Nautique may come equipped with rigid ballast tanks. Correct Craft offers a unique fill and empty system. By opening the flow rite valves located underneath the dash to your left...

  • Page 21: Optional Flight Control Tower (Folding)

    draining to insure that water is removed from the pumps. 3. Re-install all hoses, put the caps back on the drains hoses, and put the rest of the boat together. Folding Instructions for Optional Flight Control Tower In order to fold the Flight Control Tower forward, grasp the knobs found under the support structure on the port and starboard sides of the tower.

  • Page 22: Speedometer

    speed. Press both keys and the system will DISENGAGE,but remains armed. (Light blinks slowly) This feature may be used when the operator wishes to go to manual driving. To return to the last speed used, press the RESUME key and drive to the desired speed.
  • Page 23 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 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: Depth Sounder

    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 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 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 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 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 Chapter 3 E N G I N E V E R V I E W It is the owners responsibility to check all of the items below to be certain all preparation steps have been completed before you use your boat. Checking these items periodically will soon become habitual.

  • Page 44: Fuel Injected Engine Does Not Start

    dealer adjust the stuffing box. There is a detailed instruction for this in the boat care section. • Check to make sure there are no ropes, gear bags, arms/legs near the belts and pulleys of the engine. Severe injury can result by becoming entangled in the belts of the engine while it is running.
  • Page 45 it will be necessary to cycle the ignition start button from the “stop” position to the “start”position several times until the fuel pumps build adequate pressure. The cycling of the ignition is necessary because the fuel pumps will run only 1-2 seconds when the ignition is turned on, unless the engine starts. The throttle control should stay in neutral during engine ignition.

  • Page 46: Break In Procedure

    After your initial run: • Check oil level in the engine • Check the transmission oil level • Check for leaks (water, fuel and oil) • Engine frame bolts and mounts are tight • Throttle and shift control operates correctly WARNING: If the engine backfires when you try to start it, the problem may be more serious than flooding.
  • Page 47 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 raw water filter located near the rear of the engine that filters the water before it goes into the transmission cooler and then the engine.

  • 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 Label Cross Member/Boarding Platform Engine...
  • Page 52 Flame Arrestor Flight Clip Walk Thru Windshield Dash Pod...
  • Page 53 Fuel Control Cell...
  • Page 54 Side Console...
  • Page 55 Flight Control Tower...
  • Page 56 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 • There are no brakes to help you stop your boat. Boat speed, water current and wind can affect your ability to stop safely. The driver must use caution and sound judgment at all times to maintain control of the boat, especially to maintain a reasonable distance from all potential areas of danger.

  • 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 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: Stuffing Box

    PROPELLER SHAFT STUFFING BOX 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 where the rudder comes up through the bottom of the boat.
  • Page 63 5. Using 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

    NOTE: BE SURE THE ENGINE IS OFF WHEN YOU ARE DRAINING YOUR OIL. (See PCM Owner’s Manual for step-by-step instructions) Salt Water Boating IF YOU USE YOUR BOAT IN SALT WATER, FLUSHING YOUR ENGINE AND COOING SYSTEM 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.

  • Page 65: Winterizing Your Boat

    Winterizing Your Boat Winter storage procedures vary depending on climate, type of storage and length of storage. Check with your dealer/storage facility manager for their advice on what works best in your climate. When storing your boat up on a rack system, it is important that the racks adequately support the hull bottom.

  • 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. Don’t coat the teak on your boat with any kind of varnish or polyurethane coatings.
  • Page 68 Vinyl Maintenance 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. Loosen the two machine screws located in the relief slots of the tuning foil.
  • 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, 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

    Chapter 8 ORRECT CRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY OATS AND NGINES AS ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED INSTALLED BY ORRECT RAFT The Correct Craft warranty is backed by a family tradition of boat building experience since 1925. Lifetime Limited Warranty Correct Craft, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of each new Correct Craft boat that, under normal authorized use, the deck, hull and stringer system shall remain free from structural defect in material and workmanship for as long as the boat is owned by the original purchaser.
  • Page 74 program, ski school or ski show. • Normal maintenance of boat or engine, or any part thereof, including but not limited to alignment, adjustments, connectors, tune-up and parts, saltwater/brackish water corrosion, and wear items including, but not limited to, non-skid material, battery, bushings, packing material, belts, bulbs, filters, seals, gaskets, o-rings, water pump impellers.
  • Page 75 you also have other rights which may vary from state to state. To the extent that your state does not allow any exclusion or limitation expressed herein, such exclusion or limitation will not apply to you. All other allowable limitations or exclusions shall apply to you. Note: This warranty is expressly conditioned upon the completion and return of the warranty registration card to Correct Craft, Inc.
  • Page 77 Chapter 9 REQUEST FOR WARRANTY TRANSFER OF CORRECT CRAFT, INC. BOATS ** A COPY OF THE PURCHASE RECEIPT MUST BE INCLUDED ** Correct Craft's Lifetime Limited Warranty against structural defects in the hull, deck and stringer of model 2003 boats can be transferred, for a nominal fee, to the second purchaser within five (5) years from the date of sale to the first purchaser.

  • Page 78: Nautique Service Centers

    If you find that the information contained in this owners manual does not answer your specific question, then we invite you to contact your nearest dealer or your Nautique Service Center for answers or necessary service. A list of the Nautique Service Centers is given below, with the areas that they service.

  • Page 79: Nautique Friend Program

    “NEW OWNER SATISFACTION SURVEY”. For the completion and return of this form, we offer a first anniversary gift of a Nautique Gear T-shirt. It is our desire to keep in touch with our Correct Craft family of boat owners. We value our owners’...
  • Page 80 T-shirt, Hat, Decals and Patches, Lapel Pin, Certificate and Membership Card, and subscription to our Nautique News and NOA Newsletter. The Nautique News, Correct Craft’s own magazine, is a great source for latest news about the company, our products, activities and current Nautique Gear wear.
  • 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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