Nautique SPORT NAUTIQUE 216 - Manual (Page 9)

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Automatic Bilge Panel .....4-43
Ballast Tanks
(210, 216 and 226)...........4-42
Ballast Tank Valves ...........4-42
Automatic Bilge Panel .....4-43
Optional Accessories........4-44
Battery Safety Switch ........4-45
Folding Instructions for
Flight Control Tower
® ......4-45
Correct Craft Cruise
Operating Instructions ....4-46
Boat Systems ........................5-1
Fuel System.............................5-1
216 Sport.............................5-2
210 and 226 Sport ..............5-3
Ballast Tanks and Bilge
System .....................................5-4
216 Sport.............................5-5
210 and 226 Sport ..............5-6
Optional Heater and Shower
System..................................5-7
216 Sport.............................5-7
210 and 226 Sport ..............5-8
Getting Underway ................6-1
Safety Checklist ......................6-1
Safety Equipment ..................6-2
Fueling....................................6-2
Boarding.................................6-3
Boat Planing...........................6-4
Pre-Operation Checks...........6-4
Flooded Engine ..................6-9
Break In Procedure..........6-11
Propeller Selection...........6-11
Shifting .................................6-12
Steering ................................6-12
Stopping ...............................6-13
Docking ................................6-13
Running................................7-1
Maneuvering Techniques .....7-2
Towing Pattern.......................7-3
Freezing Temperatures .........7-4
Anchoring ..............................7-4
Dropping Anchor...............7-5
Weighing (Pulling In)
Anchor.................................7-5
Performance Boating............7-6
Propellers ...............................7-6
Care and Maintenance .........8-1
General Maintenance............8-1
Engine Intake Water
Strainer................................8-2
Bilge Pumps ...........................8-3
Propeller.................................8-4
Removal...............................8-4
Installation ..........................8-5
Propeller Shaft Stuffing
Box ..........................................8-6
Non V-Drive Models...........8-6
Through-Hull Fittings ...........8-8
Quick Oil Drain System ........8-9
Salt Water Boating.................8-9
Battery Maintenance ...........8-10
Gelcoat Maintenance ..........8-11
Teak Care .............................8-12
Care of Metal .......................8-13
Care of Glass ........................8-13
Vinyl Maintenance and
Cleaning ...............................8-13
Tunable Rudder...................8-15
Rudder Remote Lube
Fitting (if equipped) ........8-16
V-Drive ..................................8-17
Oil Level Inspection.........8-17
Changing Oil ....................8-18
Correct Craft, Inc.
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