Newbie 211 crossover Q's

[RexB]

I've just picked up a new 2009 211 Crossover, and I'm new to the forum. The boat is fantastic, and does everything advertised.

I have some newbie questions, beginning with fueling. When I removed the filler cap, I saw that the hole appears to be only large enough to permit the nozzel of the gas pump. To fill it, I had to manually hold back the "vapor recovery" sheath on the pump handle.

Am I missing something here? :?:

[DanielC]

RE: Newbie 211 crossover Q

If your boat has a fuel fill on both sides, open up both fuel fills, and then the tank can vent out the other side.

[flat4scooby]

RE: Newbie 211 crossover Q

couldnt that cause the fuel to over fill and release out the other side.

[SkiTower]

RE: Newbie 211 crossover Q

not sure how far you're trying to push it in, I've never had a problem. I do notice that the opening is just big enough for the nozzle. Be careful, it'll overflow in a heartbeat and come out the vent right beside it.

Welcome to 211 country. I was recently considering changing but a few testrides confirmed that I have the best boat for my situation. If you're not a diehard skier or wakeboarder, you can't beat it.

[RexB]

RE: Newbie 211 crossover Q

Thanks for the info. It's just different from my old boat, so I wanted to be sure I wasn't screwing something up.

I agree about the 211. We mostly wakeboard with the kids, but a couple of us old geezers aren't ready yet to give up the ski, and still want to get a few runs in at the beginning or end of the day. I looked at the 211 and the Diamond Hull Malibu. I liked this ski wake better. I bought a couple of fat sacs for wakesurfing, but even without them, there's plenty of wake for me and my friends. I think I'm gonna be happy.

[tadelfio]

RE: Newbie 211 crossover Q

RexB, welcome! You have definately found a great boat and a great forum. To give you another view on your question, the gas hole is and always has been barely large enough for most gas hoses. I own my second Nautique now and have had the same issue with both of them. Depending on the gas pump you use, you may have to manually hold the lever down instead of using the lock feature on the pump in other words, you have to pump slow. It is very common for gas to spill out when your tank gets full. The best thing to do is listen while you fill up. You'll soon be able to "hear" when it's full. If you do spill any, it will peel decals off so get it cleaned up quickly. Again, welcome and we'd all love to see some pics of your new baby.

[MikeC]

Rex, I believe the vapor recovery sheath you are talking about is the accordian-like hose that is over the pump nozzle in many cities, like the one below.
You just have to push the nozzle in like you do in your car, it only has to stick in a couple of inches. All the other advice about fueling is absolutely correct - this boat has such a tendency to pour gas out the vent line that I rarely fill mine up. I look at the gas gauge, calculate about how much fuel I need and add just that amount (btw it's a 38 gallon tank). Enjoy!!

[SkiTower]

ah, yeah...we don't have those around here...

This is what we tend to have around here:

[RexB]

Thanks for the info. I'll get some pics when we're out over the weekend. It's a white on white on white set up (I think someone called it "Stormtroopered"). I might not have chosen the combination, but it was on the dealer's floor and he really wanted to make a deal and move a boat. He gave me a great price and a very fair trade-in on my 2000 Centurion (650+ hours). Right now, I'm having fun figuring out what switch does what and dialing in the best wake settings. New boats are fun. 8-)

[AirTool]

A couple of thoughts:

1. We have those nozzles in Harris county...in some surrounding counties they are plain. If you can, buy your gas closer to the lake and you might get the regular nozzle. You might also get EZero gas. Some stations near lakes advertise that. I'm not sure if it is true but I've seen the sign. There is a simple test if anyone is interested.

2. I'm not sure where your tank is, but my 206 tank is visible if I slide the trunk liner over. I can then watch the level rise. I always do this if I'm going to fill it up. I rarely fill it up, but when I do, my eyes are on the level.

3. If you have trouble with the nozzle coming out, just force it in and hold it.

4. Now, while you still have the chance, CAREFULLY take out the screws that hold the chain to the lid and put some blue loctite on them. Otherwise, you'll lose them to the tank like some of us have.

[Mikeski]

Stuffing paper wipes around the fuel nozzle inside the filler cap eliminates or helps with overfill spilling. Also, rotate the nozzle so the handle is up toward the inside of the boat. I finally got tired of worrying about it. Now I just let it rip and keep a wipedown towel in my hand to wipe up the overfill spill as soon as it happens. In reality I prefer to fill my boat with gas jugs siphoned from a jiggler.

[JT211]

I always keep the gas tank towards the full end for extra ballast. Opening both sides didn't seem to help the gas spilling out the vent. I will usually listen and hold some paper towels just barely over the vent. If it does spill out I can catch it. FYI for surfing be sure to carry some blue painters tape to cover the bottom half of the blower vent on the side of the boat your surfing on. Especially with Fat Sacs and Ballast and Beer drinking, cheeseburger eating buddies. Even with the tape I will run my bilge pump most of the time (I almost sunk her once). Try to avoid fat chics, even though the extra weight is sometimes tempting to bring on board.

[HS]

Here is what I do. Instead of trying to fill the tank, I add enough gallons to give me over 3/4 of a tank. For example, at the end of the day, if the gas gauge reads just under a half tank, and I know the tank capacity is 38 gallons, I'll add 12 - 15 gallons and be reasonably sure I won't overfill the tank and have to wash down the hull becasue of spilled gas.