My current problem happened when I was out recently in my 2007 C180. While returning to shore I went thru a small area of floating debris and sucked up a stick or two. I tried to avoid it but too late -A few seconds after running over it I get this incredible screaming noise so throttled off and after a couple more revs and screams idled bck to the ramp.

I had a look in the intake grill and could see a tiny stick about and inch or 2 long on one prop blade and managed to pry it out, with a blunt hook on a rod, but now when I run up the motor at home, with the hose on (and under revs) the screech is still there. Just idling and low revs its not bad but give it throttle and yikes!!!

Next problem - The front intake grate bolt seems just to spin in its thread and wont wind out so I cant get the grate off. not sure if the RTV is holding it up or its just spinning in the thread housing but it won't unwind so I am stumped as to what to do next.

Everything was running fine until the stick sucked in and I had a complete intake overhaul 2 seasons back so figured seals etc should be ok.

Not sure whether to drill the head off the front bolt and pry the grate off or if its a repair shop job?

Any ideas as had planned the annual boating holiday for next week!!!

Cheers

Charlie in NZ

A smaller profile starter and house battery that will fit in the area where the original starter battery is?

Mount house battery under seat which is next to the starter battery and drill through for wiring?

A two in one starter/deep cycle battery?

I am in need of the house battery for an upgraded audio system.

See current setup here

Does anyone have any problematic areas I should keep an eye on for these boats and engines? Any special products that work better than others? 

Thank you all in advance and I am happy to be a part of the club.

Intermittenly the radio will just stop producing sound.  if you ae playing ipod the song/musixc will continue to play, you can tell this adn the numbers continue ti increment.  But no sound comes our of any of the speakers.  balance fader etc all set correctly.  turn radio off, wait, turn radio on and sound will come back at the default settings. (i.e. if you had the volume set at 22 when it does come back on it comes backon at the default setting or 12)

Yes it sound like a short of some kind to the speakers.  i have searched low and High with no success.

if anyone has experienced this please share if and how you solved it.  or any ideas you all might have on how to solve this.

thanks

Looking to Replace the Bimini Canvas, Cockpit Cover and Bow Cover. Am I on a Wild Goose Chase or do these need to be made custom? There is one tag on the Bimini top Canvas called SURLAST.

Any Suggestions would be great.

I have been getting Prices of 600 just for the Canvas of the Bimini top.

Seems High to me? I am in Stuart, FL 

Also does anybody know the Manufacturer of the Bimini top Frame. 

Thank you! 

I am trying to identify the color name and code for the navy blue portion of my hull. I have been in touch with BRP, Gelcote International and Spectrum without any luck so far.

Does anyone else have any other resources for identification?

This crossover between a pontoon boat and a jet ski has proved to be a smash hit for Sea Doo – the first year-and-a-half’s production of the Sea Doo Switch sold out before it even launched.

Seeing it in the flesh at this year’s Miami Boat Show, it is immediately apparent why. This is a fun, simple, accessible concept that gets people afloat from as little as $17,999 (£13,700) including trailer.

The tri-toon hull is available in four different lengths (13,16,19 and 21ft) all with the same 7ft 8in beam and all using a Rotax engine and water jet drive with power outputs from 100hp to 230hp and handlebar steering.

The central hull is larger than the two outriggers, allowing the See Doo Switch to heel slightly into turns while retaining the stability of a pontoon boat.

Thanks to closed loop cooling, a shallow draught and simple reverse and brake functions, it’s easy to drive and safe in shallow waters.

Source: Motor Boat and Yachting

Fresh water only.

Just wondering.

OEM parts #204390609 - handle kit

               #204390602 - "mechanism" with cotter key

The boat has less than 50 hours on it.  It's inoperable without a shifter/throttle.

If anyone is following this post... I would appreciate your assistance.

We have a 2012 Seadoo 230 Challanger  CEC15379C212 - Original CE certificate is lost..

We have reached out to BRP and they refered us back to original dealer. Original dealer say the dont keep records after 5 years...So no luck there.. The boat is currently in the Ukrain and we want to move it to alsewhere.. but this cannot be done without the a CE conformity or the CE certifacte number..

Perhaps 1 of you nice people has a copy of the BRP declaration or the CE certificate NUMBER?

Thanks in advance

Malcolm

I currently own a mastercraft wetjet 300zx in sunny scotland.