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Would toxic algae affect the performance of my boat?
OK, now my new boat is running great! Fuel problems solved by dealership. In layman terms, they did a complete transplant of fuel tank, etc. But since we are new owners of a pontoon boat, we don't know much about boating and we've only had the boat about ten days minus the time it went back to dealership! Anyway... Now we…
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Anyone used a jack plate?
Has anyone used a jack plate on their 'toon? If so, how did you like it and which one did you use?
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Speed and performance on 2018 2386 DT
I have a 2018 2386 with 25" pontoons, full lifting strakes, underdeck skin and a Yamaha 115. with a empty boat I am only hitting 24mph tops. With a medium load I struggle to get 21MPH. I am running a 13.5 by 15p prop. Motor is all the way down. I have seen much higher speeds from people with similar boats. Very…
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Depth of motor
My 2007 Sanpan 2500 FE appears to be somewhat sluggish, has a Yamaha F115. Wondering what hole everyone is running their motor on. thanks for your help
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How large of motor can but on 1994 6x12 foot deck Sea Ryder pontoon?
I purchased a 1994 Sea ryder pontoon with a 6x12 foot deck. Toons are about 14.5 foot long. Don't see any information on the boat on hp rating. Want to remodel this winter and upgrade power. Thanks.
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Fuel Issues 2009 SP 2500 LTD
My engine is having issues going over 3000RPM. I believe it's a fuel issue. I have replaced the fuel filter, fuel water separator and now the primer bulb. Where is the gas tank located? I can't seem to find it, but havent actually gotten "under" the boat to view. Hoping to rule out gas line issues and gas tank anti-siphon…
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new propeller spins out
I have lost speed with my prop. I pulled it off and the hub looks fine, but here is what I found, any ideas?
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Merc Motor Choke
I use my 2018 Sweetwater 1880C on a small lake with a max 9.9HP motor. The Merc ProKicker CT manual states to push in the key for the choke. The key does not push in. Any suggestions? The local dealer was not able to help.
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2013 40Hp Mercury Bigfoot 4 stroke issue
Have this engine on an 18 foot Sweatwater pontoon, been having issues with the engine running rough when below 1500 rpm. Have changed out the fuel filter, plugs and new gas but still have the issue. It does have the Delphi Carbon canister in the fuel delivery system, could this be causing the issue? How often should the…
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2017 235 SW Premium Steering Issues
Having some steering issues with a boat recently purchased it’s a 2017 SW Premium with 200hp Yamaha. When driving anything above say 5mph trying to turn to starboard takes two hands to the point really don’t think wife could safely operate the boat. I called the dealership purchased from and they stated completely normal…
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Yamaha Fl150 oil level
Checked the oil on my 2013 engine with 168 hours and the oil level was high . Doesn’t smell like fuel . Any similar experience ?
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Engine 20 or 25 inch shaft?
First time hello to all Sweetwater owners. Hope to learn and share info as time goes on. Just sold my long time Grady White Easter Sunday and we are making the move to a tritoon. I am only used to 25" shaft engines on the Grady. My quote for a new SW2286SB shows a Yamaha F150 with a 20" shaft. I see some forum posts about…
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Help with correct prop size
Just purchased a 2018 Sweetwater 2086C with the 3rd sport tune and a Yamaha F115 from the original buyer. After taking it out the first time I hit 7000RPM on my tach @ WOT (not sure why the rev limiter didn't kick in before that) and the prop slips at 5600RPM. Top speed is still 34-35mph, but when I got home and checked…
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New Sweetwater 2286 Triple Toon w/ Suzuki 140hp
Just put a deposit on a new 2286dl with triple toons and strakes powered by a Suzuki 140. Anyone have this set up? Hoping I can run 35mph with a couple people on board. It’s a 6 week wait for a 175 or 200 engine.
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Spare Parts
I have a 2013 Mercury outboard 90 hp EFI 4 StrokeI dont have the serial # to the engine, and am trying to locate a few parts for my 911 kit... In line fuel filters (is there a high and a low pressure?) if so...OEM part #s?Which Spark Plugs ?Water separating oil filter part #Which fuses...minis, regular size, tube or the…