Recent content by GatorFL

Dr. Honda, Any input on this issue? The family doesn’t really want to go out and worry about getting stranded! Maybe it isn’t air, but fuel? I have replaced the air filter and main fuel filter.

I have been having trouble with the motor stopping after idling for awhile, it idles fine, then dies. It seems like it doesn’t get enough fresh air while idling. It quit 3 times yesterday with the following conditions: 1st time, came out of the locks and forgot to turn on the fan, died after a...

Try raising the left bolt one full turn and retighten the jamb nut. One turn solved my pulling issues. Basically you want to lower the side you want to pull more towards. In your case either lower the right or raise the left.

We went out this weekend and had issues with Lilly pads and the intake grate. The good news is the constant temperature beep came on after trying to free the blockage with the boat running. So on this model the one buzzer appears to cover the Sea Doo functions as well.

Thanks to Mark for the quick fabrication and shipment of my AM extended ride plate. I took it out on the water today solo and it made a big difference in the ride quality and speed out of the hole. I am assuming I will see the biggest improvement once the family is in the boat as well. One...

At least it beeps on startup now! There are other posts here that define the warnings as: SeaDoo: Over temp, Low battery, Low fuel Mercury: Low oil, Water in fuel, Any ECU warning How do I determine if I am being warned of an over temp situation? Low battery and low fuel are not as big a...

I replaced the one on the harness and it now beeps when the ignition switch is turned. (Mercury buzzer I believe) Over temp is what I am mainly worried about as the boat has shut down a few times lately, unexpectedly. Dr. Honda's description attached shows that the 6 functions are spread...

I cannot find the SeaDoo buzzer behind the helm. The Mercury one attached to the wiring harness is obvious, but there isn't one pointing down through the fiberglass as in other posts for other Merc boats. Is it possible there was only one in 2004? I am not getting any beeps on startup and...

Dr Honda, Thank you for the input. Boat 1 is the original engine, just overhauled, if it makes a difference. Can you give me a rough idea of the rebuild cost on an Optimax to help compare apples to apples among the two? Will it be a catastrophic event that prompts the rebuild, some signs...

Sorry about the typo, Dr. Honda...

Decision between two Merc boats (saltwater influence???) I have been going through the forums and cannot believe the weath of information contained here. Please help with my decision between two similar boats as follows: Hope Dr. Honda is around as well! 2001 Challenger 1800 with newly...