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walter velvet v drive slow acceleration
David replied to evanc4's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
I would make sure it’s not something simple like a throttle cable. I would check to see if the throttle body opening all the way. -
Last year we had a father jump in to save his son and both ended up drowning. http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20120907/NEWS0107/209070394/
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Can the tabs be deployed at wakeboard speed? It would be really cool if the driver could clean up the wake when your boats not loaded evenly. I get tire of asking people to move to the other side.…
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water/air temp
David replied to DrPringle's topic in Centurion Boat Accessories, Electronics and Modifications
My Faria Depth gauge has air and water. If your boat has a paddle wheel then you already have a water temp sensor installed. I would just install a Faria Depth finder; I think you can pick up a complete kit for around $160. -
Things you dislike about Centurions....
David replied to dezul's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
What do you mean by bounce? I haven’t noticed this on my boat; we fill center ballast as soon as we hit the water. Are you running any ballast when this occurs? -
Things you dislike about Centurions....
David replied to dezul's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
One more, I can’t fit a full sized wakeboard in any of the storage areas. My wife’s board will fit under the observer’s seat but mine will not. -
Things you dislike about Centurions....
David replied to dezul's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
04- Elite V My wife hates the cooler location in the walkway; we always bring a separate cooler for drinks and food. The built in cooler is worthless. I dislike how the removable carpet sticks and leaves black crap all over. -
Is that an oxygen sensor I see on exhaust of the newer PCM motors? If the ecm can adjust the fuel mixture on the fly that could save allot of fuel.
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Leak and vdrive problems
David replied to cjohnson's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
My V-drive started leaking last season; I had enough room to get the pan off and replace the gasket without pulling the v-drive. I think it’s a fairly common problem and easy fix. This might help. http://www.centurioncrew.com/index.php/topic/4350-walter-v-drive-removal-and-reseal/ -
They should rename the Portland boat show and call it the Active water sports show. I can believe all the manufactures that they are carrying now days. Boat prices seemed much higher this year; I don’t see how people can justify 80K for a toy that you use 3 months out of the year. I don’t think I will be upgrading any time soon.
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As a former SUV driver I would recommend you pick up a used ¾ ton diesel quad cab short box. Test drives some trucks any brand just stay away from the 6.0l ford motor. Maybe even see about hooking the boat up and test driving it loaded down. I have an older f350 7.3L diesel; I get 21 on the highway, 15 in town and 13 towing. Now when towing I have to watch my speed in the passing lanes (My truck will easily do 80mph uphill while towing). I do not believe the load ratings on SUVs, I had an expedition 5.4L rated at 9800# towing capacity. It was painful to tow with, a constant fight around corners, steep downgrades would warp the brake rotors not to mention the gas pedal was always smashed to the floor while climbing hills. Good luck..
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Can't figure out over heating issue
David replied to ATK's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
Did you try replacing the water pump on the front of the motor, not the sea water pump? When a water pump go`s out they make all kinda of racket. I don’t get how a cam could cause an over heating issue either. Did you loose compression in any of the cylinders? You would think the repair shop would pull the motor apart to figure out what was wrong before ordering a new motor. Sounds like you got a plan,Good luck on the new motor. -
PHOTO SHOOT: 2012 Centurion 244 Enzo
David replied to WakeDoc's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
Every time you wanted to check the oil or look under the hood you would have to un-screw wing nuts and lift the entire hatch up? Not cool, seem like a step in the wrong direction. -
Need help with water cooling system on a 1987 with Mercury Maine set up
David replied to soapy's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
Have you changed the impeller in the out drive? Start the boat on the fake o lake and see if you get water out the center of the prop. -
cutlass bearing going out?
David posted a topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
What are the symptoms of a cutlass bearing going out? I am getting a little bit of a whistle noise at low speed and no vibration. I don’t feel any play at strut.. Any thoughts? -
cutlass bearing going out?
David replied to David's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
Thank for the advice Supertdf, I just went out and turned the prop. I am getting some resistance but no squeaking. Its sounding like I may have a new project on my hands. Assuming I need to replace the cutlass, what the risk of running the boat for one more weekend? I have a 3 day camping trip coming up and would prefer not to tear into this thing until after our trip. My boat is an 2004 with 200 hours on it, do you think this type of ware is premature? Do you know off hand what size the cutlass bearings are? I want to get parts on order asap. Sorry for all the questions. -
cutlass bearing going out?
David replied to David's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
I am running a new 911 prop this season, I might have to put my old 525 back on and see if the noise goes away. Thanks for the help. -
That is your ballast tank intake. Water intake is located on the bottom of your boat. Look for a slotted brass fitting on the bottom of your boat.
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Temperature rising while idling (alarm goes off)
David replied to loujas's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
Hows your engine oil look any milky residue? When is on the fake-o-lake are you getting water out the exhaust when overheating? -
May Picture/Video Thread
David replied to KnuckleDragger's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
H.. Wow that’s some chunky water.. I remember those days we spent allot of time on the river at Newburg. We made it out to Lake Billy last weekend water was 59° air was about the same. -
Not a great photo but its the best I got.
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Check the Garage ceiling height to make sure you can put the tower up once inside.
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'98 Elite V Engine Hatch - It's Gotta Go...
David replied to V-Drive's topic in Centurion Boat Accessories, Electronics and Modifications
Here is a shot of my hatch. -
Question on Impeller Replacement
David replied to wportera's topic in Centurion Boat Maintenance, Performance, Troubleshooting
I can only think of two things would cause it not to pump water, either the impeller is not turning or its sucking air. I would pull the pump off and make sure the o-ring is properly installed and that impeller turns when you turn the pulley. Looks like you old impeller was in bad shape maybe the excess heat warped the pump housing? -
Bungee cords for surf/wake racks
David replied to Bigcatpt's topic in Centurion Boats General Discussion
I found some at my local rei. Check your local climbing store. They will have all different sizes and colors