Official 19SPX/21SPX/SPX190/SPX210 Thread

[Rod Sangster]

2017 was the last year and they offered a 180 hp and a 200 hp version of the 4.3. I guess it's detuned by the pcm? Not sure

 

[Lazy Daze]

2017 was the last year and they offered a 180 hp and a 200 hp version of the 4.3. I guess it's detuned by the pcm? Not sure

No, in 2017, the 4.5 became available. But as I mentioned above, there could be some early model year 2017's that had the 4.3.

If that's a picture of your boat, with the 180 noted, you either have some type of replacement engine that I've never seen before or possibly it's a boat from outside the US. That engine was never offered in a Sea Ray made in the States.

The 4.5L offered in a Sea Ray would have been 200HP.

 

[Rod Sangster]

No, in 2017, the 4.5 became available. But as I mentioned above, there could be some early model year 2017's that had the 4.3.

If that's a picture of your boat, with the 180 noted, you either have some type of replacement engine that I've never seen before or possibly it's a boat from outside the US. That engine was never offered in a Sea Ray made in the States.

The 4.5L offered in a Sea Ray would have been 200HP.

 

[Rod Sangster]

Sorry I'm not being rude. I'm new to this forum and can't figure out how to post a picture and write a reply on the same post. Yes thats a picture of my engine and this is a sreen shot of the 2017 digital catalog.

 

[Lazy Daze]

No, you're definitely not being rude. You're just trying to figure things out.

The standard 4.3L MPI that was offered in Sea Rays was a 220HP. It always was - even well before your model year. It was never a 180HP.

I'm primarily on this forum as a boater, but I also happen to work a SR dealership. I order boats from Sea Ray - a 180HP 4.3L was never available to order. I honestly can't explain how that got into your boat - just that it was never an available engine to order. Again, at least not in the States.

 

[Rod Sangster]

No, you're definitely not being rude. You're just trying to figure things out.

The standard 4.3L MPI that was offered in Sea Rays was a 220HP. It always was - even well before your model year. It was never a 180HP.

I'm primarily on this forum as a boater, but I also happen to work a SR dealership. I order boats from Sea Ray - a 180HP 4.3L was never available to order. I honestly can't explain how that got into your boat - just that it was never an available engine to order. Again, at least not in the States.

So strange how it's listed in the catalog also.

 

[Lazy Daze]

So strange how it's listed in the catalog also.

I've never seen that in any catalog, either. Where did you find it?

Are you (the boat) not in the States?

 

[Lazy Daze]

Wait, wait, wait... I think I actually DO remember a very, VERY short window where there was a tuned-down 180HP option. But it was VERY short lived as an option. It was so short... you might have the only one!

 

[Rod Sangster]

Wait, wait, wait... I think I actually DO remember a very, VERY short window where there was a tuned-down 180HP option. But it was VERY short lived as an option. It was so short... you might have the only one!

Yes I might hahaha

 

[Rod Sangster]

I wonder what it would take to make it 220hp?

 

[Victor Pereira]

I'll start with an intro...

We purchased a 2016 19SPX equipped as follows in late July 2016:

2016 Sea Ray 19SPX
Mercruiser 4.5L MPI A1 (200 PHP) Stern Drive
Sport Graphics
Colored Hull Side & White Bottom
Captain's Package
Stainless Steel Componenet Upgrade
Bimini Top & Boot
Cockpit Cover w/ Tonneau Cover
Flooring - Snap In Carpet
High Altitude Prop (19P)
Dual Axle Trailer w/ Disc Brakes

I've included a couple pictures below of it in the showroom and one in the driveway. So far we've had it out about 5 times and have 13 hours on it. Wish we could have gotten out more, but the season was short being that we purchased it late summer. It's been great family fun and can't wait for next season.

Have lots of questions and upgrades I'm looking to do. Look forward to talking to you all and seeing your SPX's as well!

Frank

Hi Frank,
Nice looking boat ......
I purchased a 2017 SPX 210 back in 2017 and so far no issues or complaints about it. I have made some modifications to enhance it and the experience.
I will attach a couple of photos of the finished product as it is now with 350 hours of boating.
Added a Sport Tower as it came with a Bimini top, under water lighting, cabin lights that are switchable to 6 primary colors, tables at the front and rear of the vessel, wash down hose at the front and back and a 2nd battery to handle all the added options.

 

[Phil&Chris]

The ski pole is meant just for that - skiing. Tubing puts a much bigger load on the pole and it is not meant for that. There might even be a sticker on it warning about that? Use a bridle with the stern eyes -- and ideally a rope with a big "ball" in the middle so it keeps the rope from getting dragged in the wake. Another option is a Turbo Swing - those things are fantastic.

Hello again. I appreciate your advice and we all ready bought a tow line to use with the stern eyes. I just found the Sea Ray video showing a tube being towed from the ski pole and I thought that you'd be be interested. I still can't reconcile the confusing info, but better safe than sorry. Cheers! Phil

 

[Phil&Chris]

Hello again. I appreciate your advice and we all ready bought a tow line to use with the stern eyes. I just found the Sea Ray video showing a tube being towed from the ski pole and I thought that you'd be be interested. I still can't reconcile the confusing info, but better safe than sorry. Cheers! Phil

Sorry, it looks like attempt to send the file didn't work--I'm not the best with computer gymnastics. If you google Sea Ray 190 SPX Outboard reviews and look for one under Pedro's boats, you'll find it. It is a Sea Ray dealership in Spain. Again, I apologize for being such a computer idiot. Cheers! Phil

 

[Lazy Daze]

Sorry, it looks like attempt to send the file didn't work--I'm not the best with computer gymnastics. If you google Sea Ray 190 SPX Outboard reviews and look for one under Pedro's boats, you'll find it. It is a Sea Ray dealership in Spain. Again, I apologize for being such a computer idiot. Cheers! Phil

No worries. But just because there's a video of a certain dealer doing it, doesn't mean it's right I tend to, by default, be very wary of anything of Youtube.

The best bet, like you said "better safe than sorry", is to go by the manufacturer's recommendations.

As I noted above, there is a sticker right on the pylon. There may/may not have been one on earlier models... it may have taken a few "instances" to figure out it's not a good idea. I've personally seen what happens to the boat on a 210SPO. Not pretty.

 

[Phil&Chris]

No worries. But just because there's a video of a certain dealer doing it, doesn't mean it's right I tend to, by default, be very wary of anything of Youtube.

The best bet, like you said "better safe than sorry", is to go by the manufacturer's recommendations.

As I noted above, there is a sticker right on the pylon. There may/may not have been one on earlier models... it may have taken a few "instances" to figure out it's not a good idea. I've personally seen what happens to the boat on a 210SPO. Not pretty.

Thanks, again, for you seasoned advice. I don't know why my ski pole didn't have a sticker, but I'm definitely just going to use the stern eyes.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Thanks, again, for you seasoned advice. I don't know why my ski pole didn't have a sticker, but I'm definitely just going to use the stern eyes.

Somebody at the factory probably forgot to put it on... or the selling dealer mistakenly removed it to make the boat look "cleaner". Couldn't tell 'ya!

I'm not sure if this was mentioned before - but if you find that the tow rope is "dragging" through the wake it will stop you from having as much fun with the rider during the turns. Get a "booster ball" - makes a world of difference.

 

[Phil&Chris]

Somebody at the factory probably forgot to put it on... or the selling dealer mistakenly removed it to make the boat look "cleaner". Couldn't tell 'ya!

I'm not sure if this was mentioned before - but if you find that the tow rope is "dragging" through the wake it will stop you from having as much fun with the rider during the turns. Get a "booster ball" - makes a world of difference.

Thanks again for sharing your expertise--I really appreciate it! It's been 30 years since I owned a bowrider/ski boat and it's my first experience with an actual ski pole and outboard motor. It's always better to take advantage of someone's knowledge than to learn the hard way by screwing up. BTW, I found a video on the 190 SPX that was narrated by the Sea Ray Senior Brand Product Manager. While discussing the ski pole, he specifically stated not to use it for tubing. Cheers! Phil

 

[Redneck71]

47 is what I got with the OEM Black Max aluminum prop. I put on a 19 Enertia (NOT the ECO) and the speed went up to 50. Also, the prop slip dropped from 15 to 8 and my mid range (~25 mph) fuel usage went down 10%.

I have the same boat as you and an Enertia prop on order. Do you run the ventilation holes on the hub plugged or did you drill them a certain size?

 

[GypsmJim]

I have the same boat as you and an Enertia prop on order. Do you run the ventilation holes on the hub plugged or did you drill them a certain size?

I left the black plugs in. Since the hole shot is instant I see no need to ventilate.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I have the same boat as you and an Enertia prop on order. Do you run the ventilation holes on the hub plugged or did you drill them a certain size?

You don't have to drill them. You can buy plugs with different sized holes in them so you can experiment.