Remove floorboards 2009 Nautique

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   Hi All,

I am trying to change my primary fuel filter on a 2009 Ski Nautique 196.  The filter is, of course, under the floorboard behind the engine.  I removed the engine clamshell, removed the rear seat bottom cushion, but there is still a platform for the seat cushion I can't figure out how to remove.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.

Roger

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roger50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August-18-2011 Location: Lake Lillinonah Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote roger50 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Remove floorboards 2009 Nautique Posted: February-28-2012 at 4:23pm
	Hi All, I am trying to change my primary fuel filter on a 2009 Ski Nautique 196. The filter is, of course, under the floorboard behind the engine. I removed the engine clamshell, removed the rear seat bottom cushion, but there is still a platform for the seat cushion I can't figure out how to remove. Any suggestions? Thanks. Roger

Bri892001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-27-2008 Location: Boston MA Status: Offline Points: 4947	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bri892001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-28-2012 at 5:02pm
	This floor board... would it slide forward, towards the engine (and out from under the seat platform) and then up? It seems crazy to have to do all that to get at a fuel filter...

Bri892001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-27-2008 Location: Boston MA Status: Offline Points: 4947	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bri892001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-28-2012 at 5:09pm
	Also, do you know, for sure, if your boat even has a filter in that location? I have one in the location you mention on my boat, but I don't think my setup is designed to be under any pressure the way it would be on a modern boat. I didn't realize those were run in tandem with the FCC style filters, but I could be wrong. With your clamshell removed, you should be able to look underneath the floor with a flash light and see it if it's there.

quinner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-12-2005 Location: Unknown Status: Offline Points: 5828	Post Options Post Reply Quote quinner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-28-2012 at 5:28pm
	With Brian on this one, believe you only have the filter in the FCC canister which is under the doghouse.
	Mi Bowt

roger50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August-18-2011 Location: Lake Lillinonah Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote roger50 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-29-2012 at 2:19am
	I don't know, good question. I will give it a try

roger50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August-18-2011 Location: Lake Lillinonah Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote roger50 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-29-2012 at 2:23am
	The only reason I even looked is because it's mentioned in the owner's manual. But yeah, if you remove the stuffing-box access plate and shine a flashlight in, there it is. I just changed the filter in the FCC, but can't get at this one. Roger

quinner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-12-2005 Location: Unknown Status: Offline Points: 5828	Post Options Post Reply Quote quinner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-29-2012 at 12:36pm
	Well now I am interested, there was not a filter back there on our 206 with an Excalibur?? The rear seat base on the 206 is held down with a couple rubber straps on each end, the 196 may be similar. BTW, our family has a place on Candlewood in Sherman, not far from you.
	Mi Bowt

roger50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August-18-2011 Location: Lake Lillinonah Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote roger50 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-29-2012 at 2:46pm
	I got it! By pushing some upholstery aside, I found a small bracket on each side of the platform screwed into the flooring. Once I removed those, I was able to lift the center floorboard and pull it out. And yes, there is an in-line canister-type filter. The PCM manual says to change it annually. Hah! Maybe if they put it in a better place. I know Candlewood well, pretty lake but lots of traffic. Thanks. Roger

Hollywood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hollywood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-29-2012 at 3:03pm
	water separator?

Bri892001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-27-2008 Location: Boston MA Status: Offline Points: 4947	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bri892001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-29-2012 at 4:44pm
	Does it look like this, this is what I have:

roger50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August-18-2011 Location: Lake Lillinonah Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote roger50 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-29-2012 at 6:45pm
	Yep, about 3 or 4 inches long, maybe 2 inches in diameter.

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