Doesn't look like there's more suitable forum for dock issues but lmk if so. My lift is an air based system, two long cylinders/pontoons attached to metal frame. It struggles more and more each year, and even when the boat is completely lifted the pontoons are now 6" lower than they used to be...
Thank you. Sorry, away from the boat. Need to take a pic of that serial number next time I'm up there so I always have it. I did find both those schematics earlier, I just don't know where they are in relation to the engine - underneath, L/R side, etc. Thanks for info that coil is on port...
Follow up. Turns out my prop pitch is 23, which I'm sure is killing my hole shot and planing time especially on such a stern heavy boat. Top end speed isn't a concern; is switching to a 4 blade 17" pitch too drastic? I can't find a readily available 18" pitch, just 17 and 19. Based on what...
4.5L 250hp Alpha One mercruiser i/o. Trying to locate the temp sender and the ignition coil. They're not obvious on a quick glance in tight space, and I can't find a schematic to help. Hoping they're accessible. Thx.
Had EXACT same issue with new hi power sony head unit. DSXM80. Crutchfield said I needed to bypass the connectors and run power straight from battery, fused of course. Issue resolved.
Hmm. Not sure how to tell if it's a make before break. It's a 2016 boat. Is there a way to tell from the switch itself? Also, which is the accessories terminal?
Following some instructions from Crutchfield, I'm looking for clarification to a question I can't find here, apologies if I missed it. I installed a hi-power Sony head unit for more juice w/o having to add an amp. It cut out at higher volumes, and Crutchfield said I need to run the power...
Hello all. I'm considering adding smart tabs, the "automatic" ones which you don't control from inside the boat and can't retract. If they're always down, how does it affect reversing?
I will check those as well and I have wondered myself if changing the prop could make enough difference because the power lag seems so drastic. I will say that in my experience with cars, fuel filter and spark plug problems will generally result in stalls or misses, and this motor is doing...
Just bought 2016 Hurricane Deck boat SS201. This 250hp engine is weaker out of the hole and planing off than the previous 150hp 2stroke EFI Merc o/b I had on a 2001 model of same boat. Don't think the hull has changed much even since way back then. I've got a guy telling me that's what...
