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  1. Dan 4049

    Heavy white smoke from starboard engine

    Just bought a 2017 AR210. Guy before me hasn’t had it out yet this year. Day I bought it he said he “topped off the oil”. He did this on the trailer while engine was cold. I took the boat out for first time this weekend. Both engines started fine, idled around fine for about 15 minutes...
  2. EdAR230

    Engine Smoking During Flushing

    Hey everyone. I have a 2008 AR230. Took the boat out yesterday. Ran great. No issues. Upon return, after getting it on the trailer, on the drive home the skies opened up for one hell of a thunderstorm. Ran through some deep puddles. After it stopped raining, I flushed the engines. Starboard...
  3. Sean Scarab 195

    Is it typical for white smoke to come out the back of the boat?

    I have a new 2015 195 Scarab. We've noticed smoke comes out the back lingering a bit near the swim platform. It is particularly noticable when RPM is over 5500. Is this normal, or does it indicate a problem? Less concerning is my low oil pressure alarm. It came on one evening several times...
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