Propellers Your Nautique boat is equipped with a propeller best matched to its engine and boat combination. If you feel you are experiencing poor performance, contact your Nautique dealer. Care and selection of your propeller is very important to proper boat operation. 7-7 V-Drive Sec 7_2010.qxp:Naut Air Sec 7.qxd 7/22/09 1:49 PM Page 7-8 Section 7 NOTES 7-8 V-Drive Sec 8_2010.qxp:Naut Air Sec 8.qxd 7/22/09 1:47 PM Page 8-1 Section 8 Care and Maintenance This section describes how to care and ma

Maneuver the boat to safe water only if the hull and all operating systems are in satisfactory operating condition. Otherwise, call or signal for assistance. Water Rescue (Man Overboard) Immediately react to a person who has fallen overboard. Keep the victim constantly in your sight. Safely return to the victim as soon as possible. Throw the person a life preserver. Turn off the engine and help the person into the boat. 1-23 V-Drive Sec 1_2010.qxp:Naut Air Sec 1.qxd 7/22/09 1:42 PM Page 1-24 Sec

The blower is turned on by pressing and releasing the “BLOWER” switch. Press again to turn off. The blower must be operated for a minimum of four minutes each time before starting the engines or generator. In addition, the blower should be operated continuously when at idle or running at slow speeds. 4-8Explosion and fire hazard from gasolinevapors can cause death or serious injury from failure tocheck for fumes in the engine compartment or operatingthe blower. Before engine start-up, check engi

Pressing the GO TO WPT key displays the GPS screen containing the currently highlighted waypoint. Waypoint List – displays a list of the waypoints that have been set. Use the UP and DOWN keys to highlight the desired waypoint. Waypoint Icon – allows you to assign one of four different icons to any of the waypoints listed. Lat/Lon – Displays Latitude and Longitude values for the currently highlighted waypoint on the list. 4-64 V-Drive Sec 4_2010.qxp:Naut Air Sec 4.qxd 7/22/09 1:45 PM Page 65 Cont

Boats that allow you to escape the routine of every day 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 boa

Most accidents can be avoided if the operator is completely familiar with the boat, its operation and can recognize potentially hazardous situations. In addition to everyday safety, failure to observe the safety recommendations may result in severe personal injury or death to you or to others. Use caution and common sense when operating your boat. Do not take unnecessary chances! Remember that at least three people are needed for safely towing watersport participants. Failure to adhere to these

Safety labels must be legible. If you suspect a label is missing or one becomes damaged, contact your Nautique dealer for immediate replacement. Tow Pylon Engine Inside Box and on Fuel Tank Water Strainer Fuel Fill Throttle Control Transom Warning Cross Member/Boarding Platform Engine CORC010 CORC092 WARNING! BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE, INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE If leakage is present, do not operate engine! CORC006 CORC008 CORC091 CORC216 CORC007 CORC004 Boating Safety Naut Air Sec 1_2008.qxd:Naut Air Se

Bow Features of Your Nautique The open bow section of your boat has removable cushions. The center section may be equipped with an optional cushion which can be removed and stored in the trunk or under the observer’s seat. The cushion on the starboard side of the bow section can be removed to access the insulated cooler. Storage can be accessed by removing the other cushions. 4-36 Controls and Indicators Driver’s Seat Adjustment The driver’s seat can be adjusted fore and aft and rotates side-to

! Approach a dock slowly and use caution. Plan your maneuvers ahead of time. Allow wind and current movement to help maneuver your boat. Come to a stop a short distance from the dock, then proceed slowly. • Have your fenders and mooring lines ready. • Observe how the wind and current are moving your boat. Approach the dock with the boat pointed into the wind, if possible. • If possible, throw a line to a person on the dock and have that person secure a bow line. If no one is on the dock, maneuve

The speedometer is calibrated at the factory however, significant variations can occur due to changes in installations. The speedometer can be easily calibrated to a known reference such as a radar gun, measured course, or GPS. When the unit is in digital speed display mode, push and release M to put the speedometer in the calibration mode. Push and hold M down for at least two seconds, the LCD will show “AdJUST.” Calibration Display CORC117 Run the boat at a constant 30 MPH as measured by the G