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  1. Joatmon

    Scarab wet storage area question (215 HOI Wake)

    Never thought about always being in the water all the time. Boating in salt water I keep the boat on a trailer. Salt water is like acid. If I left in I wouldn’t have a boat left.
  2. Joatmon

    "engine sync" on or off?

    I would think "un syncing" would put an undue stress on one engine. Now, this may be necessary. I had to come in with only one engine due to a pump locking so tight the engine would not run. No issues with water entering the off engine. I saw no evidence that it did anyway. With the Scarab...
  3. Joatmon

    Scarab wet storage area question (215 HOI Wake)

    I have the same issue. When I first got the boast I thought something was wrong with the assembly. I noticed the internal drain hoses were looped. I thought I would crawl in there to shorten and reroute the hoses. No way my body was going to fit into the space. So I had to think about it. I...
  4. Joatmon

    2017 Scarab 165G Motor Issue

    I agree you should change the spark plugs. I experienced the same engine issues and went through all the scenarios you did. Bad spark plugs were the culprit. They may look ok but after changing all was good.
  5. Joatmon

    Mechanic Fort Lauderdale are

    Sorry. I did Google marine machine shops near Fort Myers and several came up. Might try calling and describe what you are wanting.
  6. Joatmon

    Mechanic Fort Lauderdale are

    I have a SWFL recommendation. Not that far from Alva. I have used Absolute Performance in Naples to rebuild my pumps and they did a great job. They have a full service engine rebuild shop. Robert at SkiRepairNaples.com
  7. Joatmon

    South Florida boating destinations?

    Wow, that is a broad area. From Stuart that covers both coasts and the lower 3/4 the state. Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, just shy of Key West, Daytona, Okeechobee, and on and on. Just draw a 400 mile radius from Stuart. You will have plenty to do and year...
  8. Joatmon

    South Florida boating destinations?

    You need to be more specific on the area you are considering in south Florida. There are cultural differences between east coast, west coast and the Keys of south Florida.
  9. Joatmon

    Scarab fault code P0335 show on the panel display no engine light yet.

    I just search Google for the fault codes. The one you had is associated with the ignition coil. Very odd fueling would reset the fault unless the coil fault is sporadic and cleared itself. I would be concerned of being stranded on the water. You may want to see the cost and difficulty of...
  10. Joatmon

    Cruising South West Florida

    And they finally opened Lover's Key boat ramp. Hopefully Punta Rassa ramp soon. The docks at both ramps were destroyed. This would reduce the traffic at my home base ramp on Imperial River. :cool:
  11. Joatmon

    Scarab fault code P0335 show on the panel display no engine light yet.

    Try this link https://jetboaters.net/threads/2016-chapparel-vortex-243-engine-troubles.36000/
  12. Joatmon

    Battery drain with switches left on, key off

    Yamaha and Scarab (Rotax) are apples and oranges but I had the same issue when the boat was new. I feel your pain. I'll make this short. I had the boat at two different dealers and was told there was nothing wrong because they did not possess the knowledge to solve the problem. My battery would...
  13. Joatmon

    CANDOO Pro User Location Repository, So YOU Can Find Someone That Has It Nearby

    Well I did it again. The second time in six years and the second time I banged my head on the wall after I found the issue and resolved. I changed the spark plugs in both engines and then tried to start the engines. Power on then I got an error message on the display. I went through all the...
  14. Joatmon

    Air Fare

    I fly Allegiant Air. Cheap airline with nice planes. They usually only fly out of non major airports. They fly to Sanford near Orlando. There are several departure city options near Detroit that may be worth the drive to save air fare. If you don't mind taking a chance of not seating together as...
  15. Joatmon

    Golf club transportation help..,

    I have a 2018 Q7 and pack four golf bags in the back with third row down all the time. Tell the guys to pack light and throw their soft sided luggage on top of the clubs. You have side mirrors so stuff everything into all the open spaces in the back like you do for your Christmas trips. There...
  16. Joatmon

    Rate your 2023 boating season

    I would give it a D starting out the year. Below average. In the spring the weather was great but after Ian wiped out Fort Myers it was like boating through a submerged obstacle course. I constantly had to be watching for sunken boats, cars and mobile homes that blew into the water. Major boat...
  17. Joatmon

    Help Please!!! Brand new '23 165 first time out and can't go over 8mph/4krpm!

    I'm curious to know if your dealer is in Fort Myers.
  18. Joatmon

    Replace wear ring and Impeller?

    I’m not familiar with that brand. If your ring is slightly too small or out of round the impeller will shave it round.
  19. Joatmon

    Replace wear ring and Impeller?

    Should not but…. I mean the impeller did not rub the wear ring before I reinstalled pump. There is a close tolerance but unless a bearing is sloppy the impeller should not be shaving the wear ring. Debris passing through the pump will cause shavings and grooves in the wear ring. Also may depend...
  20. Joatmon

    Question. Short Bunks for rear of scarab trailer

    I'm late to the party but make sure the bunks are tall enough to be exposed when you have the trailer backed in the water. I have a small fishing boat with guide bunks but were too low so worthless. I made PVC pipe posts for the fishing boat. One the Scarab I purchased and installed posts to the...
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