https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/ Discuss all technical and maintenance items here. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:45:47 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/images/misc/rss.png https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/ https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693127-1992-sport-nautique-high-temp Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:35:36 GMT I bought this boat for my niece a couple of years ago. It started running hot and they have had to a couple of local non-Nautique dealers and no one... Maint. / Tech. Discussion lekilli https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693127-1992-sport-nautique-high-temp https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693106-tower-height Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:16:47 GMT Anyone know the height of the 2025 G23 with tower at lowest settings? Admin note: I moved this to its own thread, since it had nothing to do with...
Admin note: I moved this to its own thread, since it had nothing to do with the thread where it was originally posted. ]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion hansmyklebust@msn.com https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693106-tower-height https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693100-dash-lighting-circuit-operation Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:11:15 GMT This is specific to a 2004 Nautique 206 Limited. The MW1 remote stereo display I recently installed is too bright at night. To correct this, I...
The MW1 remote stereo display I recently installed is too bright at night. To correct this, I need to tie in my upgraded Clarion M608 headunit to the dash illumination system which in turn will trigger the MW1 display to dim when the dash illumination is turned on. The dash illumination turns on when the running lights are turned on. As I understand from the Clarion documentation, the M608 supports a day/night function but not a variable dimming level...which is fine.

The M608 has a day / night input wire but I don't see a matching factory illumination feed wire in the factory stereo harness. When I installed the new headunit, I used the existing factory harness as it was plug compatible with M608 but the illumination feed was not connected. This suggests that Nautique never ran an illumination trigger wire to the factory headunit. If anyone knows differently, I'd love to hear about it.

So....assuming there is no existing factory wire to the stereo, I need to either T into the dash illumination circuit or maybe just T into the running light circuit to trigger the nighttime function on the M608.

Clear as mud right? Any suggestions on how to approach?

]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion SilentSeven https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693100-dash-lighting-circuit-operation https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693053-panoray-maps-stuck-on-meters-for-depth Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:12:30 GMT
The one problem: map depth readings are stuck in meters. When I switch the boat from English → Metric or Metric → English in the system settings, everything else changes over, but the map depths stay in meter values no matter what. Can’t get them to show feet.

I’ve dug through the settings menus and can’t find a separate depth-units option for the chart layer itself. So I’m trying to figure out which of these it is:

• Something about the map card / dongle I bought on eBay (since nav was a retrofit, not factory)?

• A hidden setting somewhere in the chart/map options that’s separate from the main System units toggle?

• A firmware update the Panoray needs to make the map layer read the system units correctly?

Has anyone with a retrofit map setup dealt with this, or found where the chart depth units actually live? Would love to hear if there’s a fix before I call a dealer. Thanks in advance.]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion nathandantzler https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693053-panoray-maps-stuck-on-meters-for-depth https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693008-gs22-pop-up-pylon-stuck Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:44:18 GMT
running into issues where it’s stuck in the down position. I can use a channel lock over a rag to undo it but the “press and twist” operation does not work.

I can’t find anything on a grease zerk and from the engine compartment I haven’t ID’d any calibration/adjustment options.

Anyone else run into this issue? ]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion Stev0347 https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/693008-gs22-pop-up-pylon-stuck https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692966-water-intrusion-with-a-4000-bill Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:05:49 GMT they repack the rudder without issue. But that didn’t stop the water from coming in. They traced it to the prop, but they put 10 hours of labor into removing the prop and said they just couldn’t. this was a former Nautique dealer that I’ve used for years and they had their best mechanic on it. they had to cut the prop and replace it.
I’m not doubting the work that they did or that this was necessary, I’m just curious if anyone else has had this experience. the prop had never been removed prior.

edit: I wasn’t clear that it was the prop SHAFT that was stuck, not the prop - they had to cut and replace the shaft as a result, not just the prop.
they broke a $500 shaft puller (that I was not charged for AFAIK)]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion jkallen21 https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692966-water-intrusion-with-a-4000-bill https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692920-2022-g23-ballast-weight-changes Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:34:13 GMT Maint. / Tech. Discussion AirtoMud https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692920-2022-g23-ballast-weight-changes https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692911-jump-boat-w-power-straight-to-starter Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:12:22 GMT 2022 PCM ZR4. Very intermittent starting. I was looking at the starters on Nautique parts.com and they recommended putting direct power to my...
I was looking at the starters on Nautique parts.com and they recommended putting direct power to my starter to see if it fires up. I thought this would start the engine, but all that happened was the starter spun.

Is that right? Is there a way to jump a boat like this (by basically bypassing any failed components other than the starter)....and basically saving your day on the lake

Thanks much. ]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion SkiToday https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692911-jump-boat-w-power-straight-to-starter https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692861-sealed-replacement-rudder-packing-box Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:33:27 GMT I have a continuous leak in my 2005 SV 211 rudder and a rattle through the steering wheel at top speed so thought the rudder stuffing box just needed... When I pull the boat for the season, the plan is to replace the cracked plate and repack the rudder. Does anyone know if there is an upgraded, no grease, stuffing box replacement for theses boats. I have a sealed shaft seal and it would be nice to have a sealed rudder as well since the boat is on a buoy. Thanks]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion SG https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692861-sealed-replacement-rudder-packing-box https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692859-looking-for-boat-mechanic-portland-or Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:16:59 GMT Maint. / Tech. Discussion SG https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692859-looking-for-boat-mechanic-portland-or https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692845-help-with-wire-routing-around-tac-tcp Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:30:16 GMT 2006 SANTE 220 w/Excalibur 330 Trying to figure out if this is causing my idle mode problem. Does anyone have photos on there 330 of where this...
Trying to figure out if this is causing my idle mode problem. Does anyone have photos on there 330 of where this plug with blue arrows goes? Is it meant to not be plugged to anything? Also, as a side note while trouble shooting I noticed the red arrow plug had a wire cut off at the plug. If anyone has a photo of that plug too it would be SOOOO much help. I can't imagine there would be a bare wire hanging there intentionally.

]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion SNGuy123 https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692845-help-with-wire-routing-around-tac-tcp https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692811-excalibur-330-ecm-diagnostic-port Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:45:07 GMT Hey gang, I need some help identifying the ECM diagnostic port on my 2006 Nautique 226 with Excalibur 330 engine. I ordered a Rinda Techmate Pro... Hey gang, I need some help identifying the ECM diagnostic port on my 2006 Nautique 226 with Excalibur 330 engine.

I ordered a Rinda Techmate Pro so that I would be able to read any codes the engine ECM might set. Here’s pics of the unit and plug:




After staring at the wiring harness for a while, the only plug that looks like it could be a diagnostic port is the narrow 6-pin one next to the red circuit breaker button that has “405051-A” on the cap.





When I remove the cap I see that it has what appear to be 3 yellow fuses with no values showing. Possibly these are jumpers and not fuses? If this is the diagnostic port, then I have the wrong Rinda unit, based on plug shape.




Here’s more pics of the engine and wiring harness. It’s a V drive, so when I use “front” and “rear”, I’m using hull orientation and not engine orientation.


Starboard front:
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Starboard Rear:





Port Front:






Port Rear:





Here's a pic of the front:





My Techmate Pro is an expensive paperweight at the moment, so any help resolving this would be greatly appreciated.
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​]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion Rusty Axle https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692811-excalibur-330-ecm-diagnostic-port https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692806-high-idle-problem Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:50:20 GMT
I’m having some trouble with a high idle condition. About a month ago i put new plugs in due to a miss, i have learned that particular condition and know the signs. New plugs and it was running smooth again. While changing the plugs I checked the base timing, it was off a little so got that spot on.

I set the idle to 650 and was having a some surging, did some research and found that it was likely the idle air control valve. I replaced it, and for good measure replaced the throttle position sensor, since they were both likely original to the boat so 30 years old.

The boat now idles smoothly at 650, most of the time. A week ago we spent 7 hours pulling the tube with kids from our church youth group. Off and on the boat would not return to 650 at idle, but hover around 1000. The pattern went on all day.

Yesterday we went to the lake and the boat idled smooth at 650 when we put the boat in, then a few minutes later as we idled out of the marina it was at 1000. We spent some time pulling the kids on the wake board and tube, 650 idle each time. Then we ran about 25 or 30 mph for 15 or so minutes back to the marina, and when I pulled back to idle, it was 1000 again. Shut the boat off while backing in the trailer then it idled nicely at 650 again when I loaded it.

Any ideas of where to start looking to correct the random high idle?
]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion TG3 https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692806-high-idle-problem https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692738-quick-ballast-question-2002-san Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:12:56 GMT
Thanks in advance.]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion Chainoflakes https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692738-quick-ballast-question-2002-san https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692661-2011-san-230-trans-or-vdrive-problem Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:14:14 GMT I broke my beloved boat! Oh, the agony. I purchase the 2011 SAN 230 with the ZR409 engine in 2025. 540 hours. Last week, I loaded it heavily... I broke my beloved boat! Oh, the agony.

I purchase the 2011 SAN 230 with the ZR409 engine in 2025. 540 hours.

Last week, I loaded it heavily with a very large crew, ballast and mission delta shaper, then commenced surfing. After about 20 hole shots and short surfing sets (It was an inexperience crew) the tone of the engine changed and I smelled something burning! I pulled the throttle to neutral and checked the oil pressure and engine temp. Both were normal. Idled into a cove and noticed some vibration on the way. Let the crew swim a while then headed back to the marina. Temp and oil pressure were normal but the vibration continued.

What do you suppose I burned up and what is causing the vibration?

So here I am, angry with myself for thinking I could load the boat that way, and disappointed because I take great pride in being careful about the boat and lake safety. Unfortunately, a lapse in judgment led to this situation.

Thanks in advance. SWH]]> Maint. / Tech. Discussion NCDAD https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/maintenance-technical-discussion/692661-2011-san-230-trans-or-vdrive-problem