bbeaumont5
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My boat's a 1998 Sea Ray 270 DA with low hours (~360). It was put through its paces through distance and weather (using a FULL TANK of fuel) as it followed the Annaleise Carr swim across Lake Ontario (see story here: http://thestar.blogs.com/newsnow/2012/08/reporting-annaleise-carrs-lake-ontario-crossing.html)
Unfortunately, now I'm running into problems.
I'm getting a warning buzzer at idle; it comes on about 5-10 seconds after starting the motor, but then turns off after I apply any throttle. It returns if I bring it back down to idle. Not only that, but I no longer have power over 3000 RPM, which means I cannot even get on plain.
The prevailing thoery on the dock is that I sucked up the top of the fuel tank and the fuel filter needs to be changed. Knowing the previous owner, I'm not sure it's ever been changed prior. However, I'm unsure how the fuel filter would generate the buzzer - my manual says it's wired to Temp, gear oil level, oil pressure, & battery voltage - none of which seem off.
Any thoughts?
Unfortunately, now I'm running into problems.
I'm getting a warning buzzer at idle; it comes on about 5-10 seconds after starting the motor, but then turns off after I apply any throttle. It returns if I bring it back down to idle. Not only that, but I no longer have power over 3000 RPM, which means I cannot even get on plain.
The prevailing thoery on the dock is that I sucked up the top of the fuel tank and the fuel filter needs to be changed. Knowing the previous owner, I'm not sure it's ever been changed prior. However, I'm unsure how the fuel filter would generate the buzzer - my manual says it's wired to Temp, gear oil level, oil pressure, & battery voltage - none of which seem off.
Any thoughts?