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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…
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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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Oil tank
were is the oil tank located at
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Fuel leak when fueling- hose cut at hole in metal / wood floor entry point
Has anyone ever dealt with fuel leaking from hose going to tank. I have a 2009 Saipan. Noticed fuel leak when refueling. Turns out the hose has been cut where it goes through the floor. There is a jagged metal hole and a wood hole. I haven’t seen any info from manufacturer. Hose is about 6 feet long and 1 1/2 in diameter.…
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Running lights and anchor light wiring diagram
Where I get a wiring diagram for a 2001 San Pan 2500LE? My running/anchor are not working. I’ve replaced the bulbs and even the switch. Thanks!
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Prop confusion
2006 PartyKraft 22', Yamaha F90 w/oem 13 1/4 diameter x17 pitch prop = 22-23 mph with a moderate load @ 5200 rpm My SIL ran across a rocky shallow and destroyed the above prop. So I have been reading and researching a replacement that might give me more rpm. Everything I read says going down in pitch will gain rpm. Top rpm…
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Yamaha f70
Greetings All, New boater here, have some questions on motor and performance, I bought a used 2015 a sweet water 2086 BF with a Yamaha f70 (4 stroke ) with about 80 hr on it, I am running a duel thrust 14X11 pontoon prop on it now and I am getting about 21 - 22 mph at 6300 - 6400 rpm with it, when I have 6 - 8 people on it…
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How do you empty and clean the gas tank on an Aqua Patio
Apparently ethanol laced fuel has caused havoc with my fuel system. Have taken apart the carburetor and cleaned it, but now I'd like to empty the gas tank and make sure it is clean before filling with ethanol-free fuel. As a boy I was pretty good at siphoning gas, but wonder if there is an easier way.
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How big an engine on a 2000 Sweetwater 2221 SF?
I'm purchasing a 2000 Sweetwater 2221 SF with a 2000 Evinrude 70 HP four stroke engine. In researching the boat, I found it is rated for a 60 HP outboard max. Can I anticipate any problems because the engine is 10 HP over max? Guy McBride
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what prop do i need
i have a sweetwater 2015 SLC with a 115 mercury 4 stroke, 27" pontoons and lifting strakes. I would like some suggestions on what prop should be on this boat. I use the boat to run up and down the river, no tubes or skiers. I currently have a 13 pitch prop and the engine hits the rev limiter with 2 people on the boat. I am…
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Changing Engine Oil before Summer Boating
Hello Friends! I have misplaced my owners manual and it is time for me to change the oil before I put my boat in the water for the season. I have a 2007 Sweetwater 25' with a Honda 50 four stroke. Can anyone give me the information? Thanks! Sarah
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Guage question on my 220dl
I just bought a 220 DL and have a flashing indicatorin hte upper left corner of my guage. I don't have a manual. Also, any way to know if the enginer is running hot?