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Engine Size for a Sweetwater 2286? NEED HELP 125? 250?
Im looking to upgrade to a Sweetwater 2286 by the end of this month. Purchase Date is 7/1/18. My dealer is telling me i need a 125hp for the TriToon boat. From what some of my friends are telling me i need a 250hp or 200hp at the least. I'm trying to do some research and i'm hitting a dead end each time. Does anything have…
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Large transom splash at full throttle
I have a SW 235 Premium with a Mercury Pro sx 150. I recently installed a new Turning Point four blade prop. Last night I finally opened it up to full throttle and I had a large amount of water(bubble or splash) coming back into the boat from back. This has never happened to me before. I stopped and check the prop and no…
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Prop/speed advice
I test drove a 2017 SW Premium 255SB last night (same basic boat as the 240SB of years past). It was a 2 tuber with the Merc 4 stroke 150hp engine on it. My issue was with speed and RPM. The boat only did 27 mph with 3 adults on board and only hit right at 5000 rpm. This RPM seems really low considering the redline is 5800…
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Yamaha 250 Vmax ECU Flash Upgrade
I have seen others discuss flashing their ECU. Has anyone here done it? Which brand is best? Is it something you have to send in? TIA Ed
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2286 SBX trim gauge
I have a 2021 2286SBX with Yamaha sho 150 motor. Noticed today that the trim gauge is not going all the way down. Is this normal or is something wrong? I just want to make sure the motor is going all the way down as it should and up as it should. I’m new to having an outboard motor so just want to make sure everything is…
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Talon SS4 Prop for VF115 SHO on Sweetwater 2286 SBX (repost )
My first post: I just bought a 2021 2286 sbx with a vmax 115, it came with an aluminum 135/8" x 14". With this prop, 4 people on board, no trim, the rpm was 6400 and climbing. I throttled back @6400 as the max rpm is 6300. Speed was only 26.6 mph (very underwhelming for a tritoon boat), no pull from 4000-6400 rpm. I am…
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2013 Aqua Patio w/Yamaha F115LA and 27" pontoons
I recently bought this. The previous owner put a 4 blade prop on that is underwhelming. I'm only getting 5400 at WOT. Does anyone know exactly what prop came stock on the boat? Thanks
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Trolling Motor Recommendation
Hi all...new here. Just purchased a 2012 sweetwater 1770. 17ft x 7 wide. It can hold 8 people. We live on a small 112 acre lake where they only allow electric motors. I want to take the small gas engine off the pontoon boat and use it in this lake. I dont need anything crazy just want something large enough to power the…
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Sanpan 2500FE (2004) Repower. 115 vs 150 hp Yamaha 4-stroke?
Looking to repower a 2004 Sanpan 2500FE. Rated 150 hp max. Trying to decide if worth the $3K extra to go larger. Looking for experiences with this boat with either of those powers. What speed can I expect? Is extra 100 lbs a problem at stern? Fast speed mainly for tube and wake board pulling of grandson getting older.…
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Diagram of Fuel Tank line for Sweetwater 2011
I'm having problems with the gas flow from the inbound gas tank to the motor. I have found there is a one way spring loaded tapered connector from the top of the gas line to the motor. I removed it and cleaned it. Spring seems to work ok now. I'm still not getting gas from the tank. I noticed there is a 90 degree elbow the…
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Honda 250 mounting location
I have a new, (6months old) 2019 23’ sweet water tritioon with a Honda 250, my top speed is 30mph, 5600 rpm, 3 adults 3 kids onboard. And full speed it looks like I’m throwing a lot of turbulence out. I’m wondering if the engine is in the right position. I’m mounted in the highest position. I don’t think the guys I bought…
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Honda or Yamaha,....what would be your choice between these two outboards?
Just a short quick post here,....if you had to choose between Honda or Yamaha for an outboard,....what would be your choice,and why?
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Protecting wiring from critters
I took my boat out of the water for the winter and prior to heading over to the landing I did my usual walk around. I noticed that the insulation on several of the electrical lines was missing. I keep the boat on a lake and I am sure that some muskrat, otter or beaver enjoyed a nice snack. What do you all use to protect…
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Purchasing 2020 2286 SFL
Good day everyone, I’m getting ready to place a order for the SFL GTP 27 inch sport triple tube I’m putting the Suzuki 200 on it is anyone one here running this setup, what’s your top speed and cruising speed and how do you like your boat. And is there anything you wish you added and didn’t wish you added
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1992 SAN PAN PONTOON BOAT
I have a couple of questions. first one is I found the serial number of the pontoon boat which is GDY6066SC292 but nothing comes up. Its a model 2600 but no luck thus far. Second, I don't have a serial number sticker on the engine but I found plenty of numbers on it. Its a 90 hp Mercury Mariner, I need to know what motor I…