Reverse bucket would not move on 2019 Chapparal Vortex...... but throttle fine

[JerryJ]

Hello all,

I am not just a new jet boater but a new boater period, and I found this forum by chance. It seems to be a fantastic place to source and share info amongst folks with the same passion....Jet boats.

I recently bought a second hand 2019 Chaparral Vortex 2430 VRX Jetboat, and have run in to a problem with the reverse bucket not responding when the shift level is moved back or forth.

It moved fine right after I finished servicing the boat and testing the systems on the trailer. Then as I was about to put it in to the water for the first time, the bucket suddenly stopped moving as we were attempting to back it off the trailer.

I took it back out of the water and disconnected the cable from the link to the bucket, and recognized that the cable doesn't respond when the shift is being moved back and forth. The dash at the helm also indicates an E-reverse module error.

I noticed on another tread related to another type of Jetboat on this forum, that a poster mentioned a disengaging switch at the helm.

Does anyone know if there exists such a switch on the 2019 Chaparral Vortex 2430 VRX, or could this be a broken or dislodged cable?

If a broken cable, would anyone know where to source the correct cable and a procedure to replace it?

Also, where would I find a shop service manual for this boat?

Thank you for any input as I am quite mechanically inclined, but lost on this one, and not wanting to start tearing things apart unnecessarily.

 

[JetBoat195G]

Sorry, I don't know the solution to your issue, but I remembered that there were some threads about reverse module issues on the Scarab forum in case these help at all. Good luck.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/c2161-reverse-module-error-fuse-location-dual-150hp-motors.33008/post-537005

https://jetboaters.net/threads/reverse-module-failure-need-replacement.24093/

 

[Cut2thechase]

Hey Jerry

I had trouble with mine sticking towards the end of the season. Took a couple of back & fourths but it never just stopped working.... I was told to keep the shaft of the reverse buckets clean and lubed, the slightest catch would cause it not to work and to make sure the latch at the buckets was fully engaged. I'm not 100% sure but I think it works off a servo, not a switch. Does it say "R" on your Medallion screen?

 

[Jijordon]

Hey Jerry

I had trouble with mine sticking towards the end of the season. Took a couple of back & fourths but it never just stopped working.... I was told to keep the shaft of the reverse buckets clean and lubed, the slightest catch would cause it not to work and to make sure the latch at the buckets was fully engaged. I'm not 100% sure but I think it works off a servo, not a switch. Does it say "R" on your Medallion screen?

Thank you very much for your answee and help.
It turnes out that it may have been a low battery.

 

[Dean P]

These boats are very sensitive to low battery. Best to keep them on a battery charger.