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Sorry for missing out I'm just now picking up the project again now that it's nice enough here to work in the driveway. I think my original fuse block under the dash is blown. I can get the solenoid to turn over shorting the wires and the switch resistance checks out. Anyone know if the block...

Contact customer service, they made me register with them as an owner and then they sent me everything I asked for.

I got the wiring diagram and the chart fromseadoo customer service on my 1996. Here's the chart. Let me know what else you need.

Almost there!

Yeah I'm sure it depends if they have someone stationed at your local lake or not. I'd definitely look at reviews for your area. As a more proactive plan, would just having a tow rope on board be an option for you? Usually you can flag some nice person down to lend a hand.

A buddy of mine was telling me there's a couple of companies doing nationwide towing insurance on boats now. If you've got cell coverage that might be the way to go if they are getting good reviews on the service.

Full disclosure, I bought mine for $300, so clearly I knew I'd be sinking some money in mine. For 5000 I'd hope it is a pretty solid boat. Maybe that's Midwest of me. I'll let the more experienced guys give more details on ways to "kick the tires."

I'm certainly no expert, I'm just getting started on my first project boat. But, any chance you can take a pic of the inside of the electrical box? I'm curious why he would bypass it unless maybe it has mpem issues.

In the Midwest (KS & MO) that's what they seem to go for in good condition (running, good upholstery, etc). What state are you in?

I'm starting from the plastic. I'm more than willing to buy the precut and sewn parts, but is there any suggestions on the foam molds?

I have a 1996 Challenger I'm working on. I know the 1800 will be different but I would appreciate seeing it to make sure I'm on the right track!

Yes, the MSD instructions are for skis. The challenge is matching the wiring differences, but there are several online (including in this forum) who have claimed to have successfully used the 4255 to bypass the MPEM (you do lose security). They just never seem to be kind enough to share the...

Challenger, the res box is a MSD 4255.

Here's the diagram I got online

Here's my wiring box so far.