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Need more input ..... My hesitation/lag issue appears to be a minimal problem now - has happened 2 of last 10 times took the boat out - both times being the first push to get on plane after being on the boat lift for a number of days. New problem... The boat 3 times this weekend coughed...

Update.... I picked the boat up from the dealer this past weekend - the dealer did a "minor tune up" which I thought was a little weak on his end - but did cover the $300 cost - I think this just include a new "distributor"? cap and some minor adjustments/checks. The first time out after...

Just to clarify - I would never gun a cold engine - what I was trying to communicate is that I have concerns the shop had my boat in the water warming up before I arrived - meaning that if it was going to recreate the lag issue while I was in the boat, it was going to be highly unlikely -...

At this point, the dealership is acknowledging responsibility in getting the boat up to par - although I'm beyond 2 years of purchasing the boat, I've persisted that this is an issue that has existed from day one and has yet to be properly diagnosed/fixed. If I didn't have a history with the...

Scott: Thanks for the feedback - at this point, I have little hope the service department is bright enough to figure out how to start the boat up. I will pass along your trouble shooting ideas - an autos guy at school guessed it was related to a fuel issue as well - why these ideas haven't...

You guys are great for taking the time to pass along your thoughts....let me add a bit to the story.... 1. The boat was purchased and used in Wisconsin 2. The lag/hesitation upon accelerating towards getting on plane has been an issue communicated to the dealer EVERY year - each year they have...

I'm desperate for some guidance. Boat purchased in 2006 - EVERY year I have communicated to dealer a lag/hesitation with the engine when accelerating prior to getting on plane. If I do not pull back on the throttle, the engine will die. Carb was replaced, yet, still have prob. BATTLED with...

I'm desperate for some guidance. Boat purchased in 2006 - EVERY year I have communicated to dealer a lag/hesitation with the engine when accelerating prior to getting on plane. If I do not pull back on the throttle, the engine will die. Carb was replaced, yet, still have prob. BATTLED with...

I was contimplating removing the panel you mention - now I have the motivation to do so - thanks for passing this hint along - I'm hopeful this will get me to the secret oil filter I've heard so much about. I plan on using an old school oil filter wrench ( with the metal band ) I can't imagine...

This topic is KILLING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I STILL can't find the stinking oil filter - is it even where the battery is located on the passanger side of the boat? I spent a good deal of time trying to sniff this sucker out - can someone give one more effort in leading me to this sucker????? Thanks

Thanks for pointing that out - I will look this weekend - this would explain why my simple search came up empty

Another dumb question.... My 2006 185 Sport has been viewed by two different sets of eyes .... and we can't locate the oil filter! We found the fuel filter (bottom left front of engine) but the oil?!?!?!?! I'm assuming it is hidden somewhere on the right side (when standing IN the boat...

Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge... I checked yesterday, I do in deed have a oil drain hose connected to my drain plug - I assume that will be the easiest way to drain the oil - but.... in Wisconsin, the water levels are way high - few boats are in the water including mine. I was...

185 Sport 2006 What exactly does the drive lube provide? Someone mentioned they replaced it at 20 hours - after my first season I had the boat winterized by the dealer - should I assume they do not do additional work unless requested???? My dealer this spring mentioned the oil should be...

I appreciate the response to my question on how much oil do you replace - that makes sense. Next question... Drive Lube? What is it and how often are we supposed to be replacing this???? Again, I appreciate your willingness to help educate me on these topics!