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  1. I'm sure this is going to have lots of opinions . It is time to upgrade from my 2005 Avalanche. I am leaning to a newer RI237. Centurion did a hull design change/upgrade? in 2018 so not sure if I should be looking for a 2018 or newer or if a 2016/2017 would be fine? Not sure if I should be concentrating on the RI or look for other models as well, all we do now is surf , the body can't handle wakeboarding anymore . Any and all input will be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance
  2. Have a new 2021 FI23 with 450hp closed cooling system. Can,t find a lot of info on winterizing this model. If anyone has any links or info it would be muchly appreciated. Thanks in advance
  3. Thanks for the info guys. I have the boat home now so I can investigate further. It would sure be nice if they were a little more specific for each model of engine instead of generic and let you figure it out. My old avalanche I used to just run antifreeze thru the whole system and that was it but this one is a little more complicated. I have a hose connection on the transom, I presume that is a engine flush , I guess I could run antifreeze through there then drain and I would have everything covered. Thanks again for the info.
  4. What happens when you try to drain them?. But if the computor thinks they are full, maybe try to trick it by draining an empty bag then fill. I know it sounds stupid but obviously its something simple. I have a FI23 but luckily everything has worked so far.
  5. Is it all your PNP sacs

  6. 2006 Avalanche C4

    DaveB replied to Chris O's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    Good Job, congrats. I hope it all works out
  7. I am a little surprised that a 06 would have a knock sensor. Its very possible that I am wrong ( I have been before ). I know my 05 didn't.
  8. I realize this topic is pretty old but I have been trying to renew my membership and am having the same problem

  9. 2005 Avy Surf Wake help

    DaveB replied to Mike Vogler's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    I did fill mine if I didn't have a lot of people. I found with the port sac full and 4 - 5 people your port rail is pretty much under water so be careful, The centre tank and full of fuel you are about 600lbs.

  10. 2005 Avy Surf Wake help

    DaveB replied to Mike Vogler's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    That is the exact boat I used to have 05 Avy Storm Series. All I used was a 1100lb sac in the rear port locker and we had a great wave , a little short but tons of push. If you add bow weigh it lengthened the wave but lost push. We also had a wake shaper, but never used it. For our goofy friends that I couldn't convert to surf on the " proper side" I had two 400lb sacs that we put in the walk thru.That boat has one of the best waves going in my opinion . Good Luck

  11. Boat Upgrade

    DaveB replied to DaveB's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    Well I bit the bullet and went new. Got a 2021 FI23. Just love it so far. Quite the upgrade from a 2005 Avy, but that boat never missed a beat and never let us down once. Going to miss it but it went a young family that is going to have a lot of fun with it. Trying to change my profile and FI aren't on the list, lots of models I never heard of but no Fi23.

  12. 2004 avalanche questions

    DaveB replied to Snowden's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    I started with 400 and worked my way up to 2000. Then polished with 3m finess it and buffed with Star brite marine polish.
  13. Or power seat

  14. 2004 avalanche questions

    DaveB replied to Snowden's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    Still looking for a new one though

  15. 2004 avalanche questions

    DaveB replied to Snowden's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    I have a 05 Avy, that I have wet sanded and re buffed the entire boat and it came back like new, I also replaced the upholstery which wasn't that bad but I did it anyway. It is basically now a new boat but with old technology.
  16. If you want cheap entertainment, take a lawn chair to a boat ramp

  17. Boat Upgrade

    DaveB replied to DaveB's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    p5Cent; I'm just curious is something steering you away from the RI, I am leaning to the RI but having a hard time finding a used one?

  18. Boat Upgrade

    DaveB replied to DaveB's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    Thanks Troy; All the info from your boat search experience is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for your time and input.

  19. Boat Upgrade

    DaveB replied to DaveB's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion

    Thanks for your info. Its so confusing with all the choices a lot to take in and consider. The hull design change in 2018 apperantely increased fuel economy by 50% improved the wakeboard wave and maybe downgraded the surf wave a tiny bit.
  20. This might be a little obvious but the hoses will only go back on the correct spots cause they are different sizes.
  21. That should work. You could avoid theshut off valves and just put a 1 way check valve in the vent line between your T from the bilge pump and whatever tank is being vented, So it is a straight shot from your bilge pump to the thru hull. The fewer fitting and valves you have the better in my opinion.
  22. The starter issue could be caused by trying to crank with liquid(water or fuel) in one or more cylinders. Liquid doesn't compress and with any luck instead of bending a rod or valve the starter is taking the brunt of it. I'd be checking heads for cracks or head gasket. You should't have any liquid in your cylinder. Start with a compression test and go from there. Hopefully it is something easy. Good Luck
  23. Its probably shorted out . Not sure exactly where it is on your boat. On mine you lift the carpet and unscrew the panel and the fuel tank is right under the panel. The sending unit for the guage I think is on top of the tank. Make sure you disconnect your batteries first so there is no chance of spark. Don't just turn off your night switch actually disconnect them totally.
  24. The main things I would do are: engine oil oil filter fuel filter fuel separator check/change impellor check serp belt grease rudder shaft & prop shaft if required wash/wax boat go have fun There is lots more you can do depending on how far you want to go
  25. Just doing my pre season maintenance to my 05 avy and one of the things I wanted to do is grease my prop shaft and after standing on my head and looking with a mirror and flashlight there are no grease fittings on the brass coupler but there is a rubber hose that is connected to it and then runs up to the riser on the exhaust manifold. Is this how it is lubricated??
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