rj60 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hello Fellow ballers, I just purchased a 2005 Ski Nautique 196 cb which was first owned by a guy named Jeff Hawkins (jumper). the boat has only 116hrs on it and is in pristine condition. was wondering if there is anything i need to know about it its my first ski boat and im very stoked to have it. Put in in the lake on sunday runs great but pulls to left, when lifted it on the cradle saw that the foil on rudder was gone was it was there at first i know rookie mistake got one ordered $50 bucks thanks for any info or help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted December 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2013 Nautiques are supposed to "pull" to the left. It is to remove any system slack in the steering which makes driving the boat straight through the course easier. The amount of pull is a user preference thing. The "foil" (Trim Tab) that is missing allows you to adjust how much pull is present. On a 196, I usually have the tab nearly or all the way to the right for maximum pull. On a 200, much less is needed. Other than that, change the oil every 40 or 50 hours, plugs every year (they last longer, but don't cost that much), and fuel filter(s) each year (it may have two, one in the seperator and an inline one somewhere in the trunk area). Not all years had two filters though. If the Jeff Hawkins is the one in Gainesville, then the boat will have been well taken care of. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 @rj60, my 02 s/n did not have a zerk in the rudder port, some environmental approval glitch for a few of those years, I understand. The later 196's have the grease zerks, which are interchangeable from 02 through 09. I had my dealer put in the later 196 port with the factory zerk, and I am glad I did. Not sure if your 05 has it. Congratulations on your new 05 s/n. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller John Brooks Posted December 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2013 Great boat. I would also suggest changing the transmission fluid every 100 hours or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj60 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hey Roger thx soo much for the info the boat was bought in Palm City and has stickers for the Okeeheelee park could have been the same guy from Gainesville i bought it from Chuck Pope who went to Okeeheelee with his twin daughters thx again bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Congrats, great boat. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted December 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2013 Great boat, congrats. You will love it. Ok, we need some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted December 3, 2013 Administrators Share Posted December 3, 2013 fresk'n awesome Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj60 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Wow its great to see the responses im getting on the boat makes me feel good bout the purchase you guys rock will get pics out asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj60 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hey Horton btw at the "SOAKED EVENT" my sweetheart rode with you in the boat taking pictures during the skiing she just wanted to say HI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted December 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2013 I have a 2003, hard boat to beat. Anyone have knowledge on whether the 03's had a fuel filter in line? Or just the Fuel Control Cell? I would suggest changing the FCC Filter if you haven't already........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj60 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Great idea on the fuel filter not sure if its in-line or fcc all new to me right now but learning fast thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted December 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2013 Glad your happy with the boat. I was negotiating with Charles to buy it at the same time, my loss your gain - well done and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj60 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Wow Ozski didnt realize that. It just seemed to click between Charles and my sweetheart both are in health care so there was a common bond it just went from there it was a very long process to find the right one it really is a awesome boat thx for the post bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted December 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 4, 2013 I have heard that some had filters in line between the tank and the low pressure pump, but my '99 did not. For sure there is a filter in the FCC. Sits below the hi pressure pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted December 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'd familiarize yourself with the cooling system in general and learn how to check and replace the raw water pump impeller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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