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[cmspeer]

Had my challenger about a month or so now. Been out 6-7 times. The display still shows 1 hr and the gas gauge doesn't go down any? Any ideas as to what this could be?

[ZZSDMSMY]

Had my challenger about a month or so now. Been out 6-7 times. The display still shows 1 hr and the gas gauge doesn't go down any? Any ideas as to what this could be?

Yes!

The hour meter needs a software fix not yet provided by seadoo(still waiting)

And I know on my boat that it shows full for a long time before it starts to go down, so maybe you just havent used enough gas yet. when I use my boat all day i use about 16 gallons and the gas gauge is like two notches from full at that point. I'm guissing i amd going 8-10 gallons before it stars to show off full.

I would be currious to know what your max rpm's are and top speed if your boat is broken in yet?
and what alltitude level you are at.

thanks

[cmspeer]

Not broken in yet (only a handful of hours, ~6) - but I am getting about 7500 RPMs and 39 - 40 MPH with 2 full size adults

The hour meter really bothers me though. They know this is an issue?

[MikeAllard]

Not broken in yet (only a handful of hours, ~6) - but I am getting about 7500 RPMs and 39 - 40 MPH with 2 full size adults

The hour meter really bothers me though. They know this is an issue?

It is a known issue - bothered me too, but your dealer can get actual miles from the computer. I brought mine in for 10hr service when the meter registered 2 hrs, actual was just under 20. I believe the rose compass does not work either (the reading is accurate, but I think the rose is supposed to indicate direction as well?). Mine shows 4 hours now, but I know it is more like 40.

Just got it back from service - they found and repaired two leaks - hopefully no more water in the deck storage compartment.

[cmspeer]

Not broken in yet (only a handful of hours, ~6) - but I am getting about 7500 RPMs and 39 - 40 MPH with 2 full size adults

The hour meter really bothers me though. They know this is an issue?

It is a known issue - bothered me too, but your dealer can get actual miles from the computer. I brought mine in for 10hr service when the meter registered 2 hrs, actual was just under 20. I believe the rose compass does not work either (the reading is accurate, but I think the rose is supposed to indicate direction as well?). Mine shows 4 hours now, but I know it is more like 40.

Just got it back from service - they found and repaired two leaks - hopefully no more water in the deck storage compartment.

Well it bothers me to the point I am unwilling to accept a non-working boat. If they aren't able to fix it quickly I will be researching some legal remedies and may look for class action since it's obviously a known issue. They could fix it quickly if they wanted to. It's obvious they don't care.

I was sold a boat with an hour meter. Had I known there was no hour meter, I might not have purchased the boat.

I am getting water in the floor storage compartment as well, chalk up another problem. Holy crap, what kind of POS did I buy?

[MikeAllard]

Not broken in yet (only a handful of hours, ~6) - but I am getting about 7500 RPMs and 39 - 40 MPH with 2 full size adults

The hour meter really bothers me though. They know this is an issue?

It is a known issue - bothered me too, but your dealer can get actual miles from the computer. I brought mine in for 10hr service when the meter registered 2 hrs, actual was just under 20. I believe the rose compass does not work either (the reading is accurate, but I think the rose is supposed to indicate direction as well?). Mine shows 4 hours now, but I know it is more like 40.

Just got it back from service - they found and repaired two leaks - hopefully no more water in the deck storage compartment.

Well it bothers me to the point I am unwilling to accept a non-working boat. If they aren't able to fix it quickly I will be researching some legal remedies and may look for class action since it's obviously a known issue. They could fix it quickly if they wanted to. It's obvious they don't care.

I was sold a boat with an hour meter. Had I known there was no hour meter, I might not have purchased the boat.

I am getting water in the floor storage compartment as well, chalk up another problem. Holy crap, what kind of POS did I buy?

First attempt (be dealer) at repairing the leaks was unsuccessful - I still have water in deck storage area, after sitting in river on a dry day. I will call them Monday morning for take 2!

Please keep me posted on your issue resolutions as well.

[jeepster]

Had my challenger about a month or so now. Been out 6-7 times. The display still shows 1 hr and the gas gauge doesn't go down any? Any ideas as to what this could be?

It is know to the BRP vehicles to have kind of a delay in hours readings.....just like if from factory the hours were only counted after around 10 hours maybe the break-in period...who knows, after that it will start to work ok.

As for the Fuel gauge, my C180 2005 acts kind of strange too, you can almost run like one for two hour and it stays to Full position on the gauge, if you look at the fuel tank underneath, only when the tank is almost to middle of fuel the fuel gauge will start to drop but then it drops quickly....the fuel gauge don't seem to act in a linear way...nothing major but yes...it's a bit annoying.

[keviseeb]

Prior to 2007 the only way to get a hour reading was for the dealer to hook up to the computer. That is still the only way to get an accurate reading on a 150 Speedster or 180 Challenger until the glitch can be fixed. Only you know whether that is sufficient reason to not buy the boat or file suit. With respect to the fuel gauge the design of the tank and placement of the fuel level sensor make it nearly impossible to get a good reading all of the time, a trait the Seadoo boat seems to have in common with any other fuel gauge reading I've experienced in other boats. The baffle pickup design helps with gauge steadiness but still the reading stays full for longer than it really is. The electric compass readings should work on the display as should the depth readings if you have a recent CS or SE model. Enjoy the boat!

Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine