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[SkiTower]

When you back up an inboard, it will pull to one side. The direction the prop rotates dictates which side it pulls to. The general preference is for it to pull to the drivers side to ease docking. This (I believe) is why they changed the rotation direction.

[Titan8750]

I definitely would not being doing it myself. I'll leave it to the pros. I was a little concerned with these cracks and how concerned I should be.

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[bturner]

If you're not really good with fiberglass or boat repair this is one project I would recommend getting done at a shop. While the work itself in any other area is not that challenging the fact that you have to remove the windshield gives me the chills. Windshield glass replacements can be extremely difficult to find and even more expensive if you need to have one custom made. For me (and I've worked on a lot of boats) I'd rather have a shop deal with the risk and pay the money than risk a broken windshield. But that's me, others make be completely comfortable with doing this kind of work.

[Titan8750]

Thanks for the info Jeff.

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[NautiqueJeff]

Those wouldn't concern me too much, but they should be fixed. I would guess that the hole for the windshield screws on the end wasn't chamfered properly. Pull the windshield screws, chamfer the holes properly, and grind and fill the cracks. Not a big job for a decent gelcoat shop, or you could do it yourself.

[Titan8750]

Update

So after over two months of looking at boats. (Complete nightmare) I have decided to increase my budget. This allowed me to look at a greater range of different boats. I ended up choosing a 2010 Nautique 226 TE and I am in the process of purchasing it.

Is there anything that I should be looking at on this model boat that maybe a potential known issue.

There is also one hairline crack on each side of the boat right under the window frame (pictures attached), should I be concerned?



Thanks!

[Luebowski]

Steve, thanks for this info. Trying to understand the rotation of the prop. So looking at this boat from the backend the prop rotates clockwise and on the newer 210's they rotate counter-clockwise. Not sure why the change, does this have to do with wave the boat produces? Thanks

I have a 2004 and your boat looks to be the same year. Check the Hull ID on the back right corner to verify the year, the last number on mine is 04.
The prop rotation for this year benefits the goofy/starboard surf wave, and the wake board wake always seems good to me - but we almost always have a full crew.
I ripped out the rear hard tanks and plumbed in 650 bags myself one winter and it was well worth it + added some lead throughout the boat.

[Stevemo14]

With the Magic of the Edit Button, I corrected my previous post. NautiqueJeff would know best.

I have never actually looked at my prop rotation, but I assume ( I know what happens when you assume ) left hand rotation means means it spins counter clockwise, and right hand rotation is clockwise. I do not know for sure. I also don't know why they switched rotations. Maybe a new transmission. I'm sure some here knows.

[Titan8750]

Steve, thanks for this info. Trying to understand the rotation of the prop. So looking at this boat from the backend the prop rotates clockwise and on the newer 210's they rotate counter-clockwise. Not sure why the change, does this have to do with wave the boat produces? Thanks

[NautiqueJeff]

I don't think there is a standard edition. The Limited would have a key for the ignition, and rocker switches for the lights and such. I dont think it had perfect pass or ballast standared either.

This is not correct.

There was a Standard or Signature Edition 210, which would have had a keyed ignition and rocker switches.

Both Limited and Team Edition had the keyless ignition and push-button switches, along with the digital/analog-look gauges with the gateway box.

Team Edition boats came standard with PP and ballast, while those were options on Limited Edition boats.

Assuming you're still talking about a 2006, check out the next-to-last page of the brochure below for all of the differences in the SE, Limited, and Team boats.

https://www.planetnautique.com/Corre...06/2006bro.pdf

[Stevemo14]

The Main differences are the 2004 is a right hand rotation prop, and it has aerator style ballast pumps. The helm controls for the ballast shut off are sure to have failed, so you will need to address it. If you don't your tanks will fill while driving around. You can use the manual shutoffs at the thru hull, or install electronic ball valves that open when the fill pumps are turned on.

As you may have noticed the tower on the 2004 is a one off for the 210, and some say less desirable.

[Titan8750]

https://www.smgboats.com/inv/2004-SU...-Boats-C32498/

That is it. The seller just bought it from SMG around 5 months ago, he is selling it, as he is looking to upgrade. Any downside to a 2004 over a 2006 model? Thanks

[Neptune442]

https://www.smgboats.com/inv/2004-SU...-Boats-C32498/

[Titan8750]

That's a 2004 210. Factory tower for that year.

I was afraid of that. Seller stated it was 2006.

[Neptune442]

That's a 2004 210. Factory tower for that year.