Some kind of alarm

[da.bell]

I would say rarely is it necessary. In fact, the only time I ever approach my rider at speed is to put myself between the rider and an oncoming boat. Even then, I come off plain, do my 180 and go straight back.

Power turns create more problems, especially in close quarters.

I totally agree. I have only done two powerturns with my boat. 1) Because my son face planted, came out of his bindings, and wound up with w 3rd degree concussion (we are wearing a helmet now ) and had to get to him because he didn't look good and 2) boat driving directly towards my son didn't know he was there.

IMO, two very valid reasons.

[billspin]

da.bell I totally agree with you. I can not sit here and say I never powerturn but it is rare. Only do it if I think it is the only way to accomplish getting to my rider. AND while I am confessing I have towed tubers. BUT. I also have one of those fake glasses, noses, and mustaches I wear while I tow.

[da.bell]

LOL!!!!!!!!! I need a pair of those glasses also. Just don't understand why the children like to tube......

[dogbert]

I only power turn for revenge

Dude, the whole point of boating is to relax. You need to remove revenge from your vocabulary before you go out.

[da.bell]

Dude, the whole point of boating is to relax. You need to remove revenge from your vocabulary before you go out.

or Anger Management classes/counselling. They do wonders.

[Razzman]

or Anger Management classes/counselling. They do wonders.

Ya I know, i took one of those classes years ago ... and not of my own accord. I'm so FREAKING #%$%@! mellow it's not even funny now.

[da.bell]

My ex-wife had my attorney saying that I needed one of these classes. Now, she needs the class... he he he

What comes around goes around.

[Razzman]

That's a good one huh? Don't cha just love it when somebody tries to bite you and they get bit instead?!

[chpthril]

da.bell I totally agree with you. I can not sit here and say I never powerturn but it is rare. Only do it if I think it is the only way to accomplish getting to my rider. AND while I am confessing I have towed tubers. BUT. I also have one of those fake glasses, noses, and mustaches I wear while I tow.

Mine name is Mike...............and I'm a tuber

[CP3]

It has to be the oil pressure or trans oil pressure because he said he had to stop the motor for the alarm to turn off. If it was the depth finder it would have turned off.

[CP3]

Mine name is Mike...............and I'm a tuber

admitting you have a problem is the first step

[chpthril]

It has to be the oil pressure or trans oil pressure because he said he had to stop the motor for the alarm to turn off. If it was the depth finder it would have turned off.

I agree. As soon as water is back under the transducer, the sounder will detect depth. If all the gauges showed correct readings, then I would say transmission but I was told once that the Trans is not linked to the alarm sounder, just the red light

[zad0030]

Im not sure its this because wouldnt the alarm turn off once its in deeper water?

If the boat's depth finder is out of the water, it will have a reading of the distance between the finder and the top of the water in some cases.

Looks like i was right Bell.

[CP3]

Matt told me the alarm was connected to both out pressures....

[five o'clock]

It has to be the oil pressure or trans oil pressure because he said he had to stop the motor for the alarm to turn off. If it was the depth finder it would have turned off.

The only way to get it to stop was to shut the engine off. I didn't see any warning lights on the dash and all of the fluids were at normal levels when checked. Temp gauge was normal as well.

I am taking it in to the dealer because the TAPS isn't working so I will ask them as well.

I hope its nothing major I am heading to Powell in a couple of weeks.