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  1. S

    Bought 165 id yesterday and now having weird problems when we hit 5 hours

    I bought a new 165 I’d with the 300 ace in it. We got to 5 total hours on it today using correct break in procedure.( this is not my first new boat). About 2 minutes after we hit 5 hours we had the throttle stop working until you pulled it to idle then throttled up again. It happened randomly...
  2. J

    SCARAB 255 won’t start 2018

    So I’ve got a Scarab 255 that ran fine but the batteries were connected up wrong and the battery switch was turned. Everything was put right and the boat ran fine until it was turned off at sea and wouldn’t start again, the starter solenoid was jumped on both engines as the push buttons didn’t...
  3. B

    Reverse Steering Yamaha vs Seadoo

    I own a Seadoo challenger so I am familiar with how reverse steering works with it (ie: what direction the stern moves in reverse). I also know that the way Seadoo (or any rotax) set up works is the opposite of a prop driven boat in reverse. My question is two part-(a) is yamaha reverse steering...
  4. hvluve

    Oil Change for Rotax Owners

    This video have some good information on how to change your own oil. Also, check out their channel. They have videos on how to do other things as well.
  5. AirGreg

    Scarab isuues

    I read a lot here, but was going to give some of my experience. English is not my first language so bear with me. I bought a 2015 scarab 165 G used. Lot of fun but got it for a good price, but also came with a lot of issues. I been taking care of them one after one. So here is a few and some...
  6. Justin Turner

    New to boating and the forum. Need help!

    Hey guys. New to the forum but I have found it very useful since I bought the boat (last month). I am still digging around so please forgive me if I ask a question that has already been answered. Little background. Bought my boat, 2015 Glastron GTS207 in Willis, TX. I believe it's the 200 HP...
    • Justin Turner
    • Thread
    • alarm brp check engine fuel sender gts 207 o2 sensor oxygen sensor rotax transducer wet sounds
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Glastron Jet Boats
  7. JetBoat Geo

    Chaparral Vortex 203...Where's my drain plug?

    Not boat engine savvy at all, please help! I need to put fresh coolant in my starboard engine, as the coolant was so low last time out we had to put some fresh water in the reservoir to stop from overheating...not sure why it was so low, hope I don't have a leak! So my question...where's the...
  8. A

    Rotax engine fault codes

    Have a 2016 VR203. Last time I left the lake, left the electrical system on by mistake. Came to the lake and main battery was flat. Turned the switch to the auxiliary battery, engine fired up just fine, and then turned the switch back to the regular setting to have batteries charge. Seems...
  9. F

    Changing a wear ring in a Glastron 187 gts

    Has anyone ever changed the wear ring in a Glastron 187 gts yet. I was wondering if it was complicated. I read if you lose a bit of power it can be the wear ring. My boat is a 2014
  10. tbauer

    Twin rotax 200 different rpms under acceleration

    I've got a 2015 Chaparral vortex VRX 223 with twin 200s with approximately 30 hours, purchased new April 2016. I just recently picked up my boat from Plano marine in Longview tx after having some service done. Had the 25 hour service done with an oil change and had the medallion viper 1 screen...
  11. tbauer

    Twin rotax 200 different rpms under acceleration

    I've got a 2015 Chaparral vortex VRX 223 with twin 200s with approximately 30 hours, purchased new April 2016. I just recently picked up my boat from Plano marine in Longview tx after having some service done. Had the 25 hour service done with an oil change and had the medallion viper 1 screen...
    • tbauer
    • Thread
    • 200 chaparral rotax rotax 1503 rpm rpms vortex vrx
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Chaparral
  12. Cobra Jet Steering LLC

    End Of Year SALE for MEMBERS ONLY "not a group buy" !

    https://jetboaters.net/threads/cobra-jet-steering-end-of-year-sale.11811/ more info on this thread https://jetboaters.net/threads/cobra-venom-fangs-now-available.8915/page-3
  13. CaptRob

    Completed 2014 Scarab 215 - almost brand new - $35K/offer

    Details here. Still under BRP engine warranty for another year and has a transferable hull warranty. Located in Cape Coral, FL. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wQsG-X3FD0v3hBneGT-rmMjFzNoNNcBbZziuyk6-zHo/edit?usp=sharing
  14. Julian

    Rotax Engine Forum now available!

    So after way to much time discussing and pondering this idea, we now have a Rotax Engine Forum! Feel free to post your Rotax engine topics here! #rotax
  15. Slugger55

    Another Disappointment with the Scarab Jet Boat and REC Boat Holdings

    I have shared with you fellow Jet Boaters some of the A** Pain that I have been going through with my 2014 Scarab 195 HOI. This is a quick rundown of my issues with my boat: First, I was told a locking nut came off my impellar (there isn't one) That happened at 4 hours on the engine. Then...
    • Slugger55
    • Thread
    • bad service brp marinemax rec boat holdings rotax scarab scarab jet boat
    • Replies: 144
    • Forum: Scarab Jet Boats
  16. CaptRob

    First weekend with the almost-new 215. Not a good start...

    Hi Everyone First I'd like to say thanks to everyone for all of the good advice and info prior to my purchase, this forum has been excellent! A special thanks to @luanders for letting me join him in his 215 for a nice lake run. Well, we picked our 215 last Friday and it has been an eventful...
  17. M

    Glastron GT 187 - 150, 200 or 250hp?

    Hey all, I am in the market for a new, bigger jet boat. I have it (somewhat) narrowed down to the 2015 Glastron GT187. Right now I have the option of either the 150hp rotax or the HO 250hp rotax. There's a considerable price jump between the two boats, but price is not the main factor here...
  18. 04PacMan

    Engine not starting, Help please

    Hello All, New to the forum, needing some help with my boat. Appreciate any help, Sorry for book , will try to be short. just dont want to leave anything out '07 Challenger 230 SC, in the fall while cruising engine suddenly stopped. tried to get to go on water but nothing. limped back to...
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