Recent content by tcallis

In my area at least, taking your boat in for warranty work means losing it for 2-3 weeks while it sits in their lot. Considering that I'm on the water 2-3x/week and there is not much season left for wakeboarding, I'd prefer to fix the intermittent problem myself in a few hours if it's something...

I've read and even seen pictures of the slave solenoid on top of the 4.3 engine... BUT, it doesn't seem to be on top of my 4.3 engine. The 50 amp breaker is up there for sure, but I don't see the slave solenoid. The "click" noise is definitely coming from under the engine, starboard side. I...

Hi, Hi, I'm re-posting the following in this forum with the hopes that someone with the same model had the same issue: Intermittently, my engine will not turn over, and I hear a single loud click. From what I've read, it sounds like this is the starter solenoid or slave solenoid. I think...

Hi, Intermittently, my engine will not turn over, and I hear a single loud click. From what I've read, it sounds like this is the starter solenoid or slave solenoid. I think I can pretty much rule out battery power as the issue. Could the issue be the solenoid? Do they work...

Hi Guys, I experienced the same speaker "pops" whenever using the power tilt/trim on my 2009 185 after I did a stereo upgrade involving 2 amps.... I am very happy to report installing the capacitors recommended onto the blue and green wires mentioned below resolved the popping!!! I'm so...

I'd appreciate any insight here too.... I have a 2009 185 Sport and I'm debating about the which type of transducer to install. Any advice about transducers on this specific boat is much appreciated.

Anyone here boat on Jordan Lake or Falls Lake? Thanks! Tom

Hey Travis, Any good info about Jordan or Falls would be much appreciated! Tom

Hi all, I placed a deposit on a 2009 185 Sport last weekend and I'm taking delivery this Saturday! This will be the first boat of my very own, so I'm uber-excited and dreaming about warmer weather. I've spent many hours over the last few weeks trolling these forums and I wanted to thank...