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[mbtampabay]

I have a 2003 SeaDoo Islandia with the 240 EFI engine. The engine has been exceptionally reliable since I bought it until last year when the engine wouldn't start after running for 15 minutes or so. It would eventually start after approximately 30 minutes. I took it to the dealer and after 2 months (they were busy) I was told that it was the gas/air sensor and it was running to rich. They told me it wouldn't start until some of the gas evaporated or something like that. Regardless, they fixed it and was off.

Then I had a problem with the oil alarm beeping. Was told it was the oil resevoir float was not floating, basically submerging indicating that the oil level is low. Understandable and was repaired.

Finally, boat shutoff abrubtly under power a few weeks ago. I took it in again and they told me a fuse blew on engine. They replaced the fuse and tested the engine and everything seemed to be fine. I took it out and had to limp back to the ramp almost immediately. I took it back to the dealer and they couldn't immediately determine the problem. It turned out to be the crank sensor. They said the engine went into guardian mode and the sensor was the problem.

Here's my question to my fellow Islandia owners who own or have experience with the Mercury Engine. Do I have the option of taking my boat to another repair facility who may have more knoweledge with this engine? My SeaDoo dealership is killing me with labor charges and it takes them too long to diagnose and repair my boat. It has spent more time in the shop this past year than on the water. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Mike

[Kevin Leclair]

I would say you can take it to a mechanic who specializes in Mercury marine engines. Since SeaDoo has quit putting Mercury engines in the boats sometimes it is harder to find a reliable mechanic to work on these engines since now more of the mechanics at SeaDoo focus on the Rotax engines.

[mbtampabay]

I would say you can take it to a mechanic who specializes in Mercury marine engines. Since SeaDoo has quit putting Mercury engines in the boats sometimes it is harder to find a reliable mechanic to work on these engines since now more of the mechanics at SeaDoo focus on the Rotax engines.

Kevin,

Just checking back in. Thanks for your reply. Since replacing most of the sensors, I was able to get my boat back into the water this summer with no issues. The website looks great!

Mike

[Kevin Leclair]

Glad to hear you got back on the water! Thanks!

[Seadoodude]

Kevin,

Just checking back in. Thanks for your reply. Since replacing most of the sensors, I was able to get my boat back into the water this summer with no issues. The website looks great!

Mike

Which sensors would those be? My 2000 240 EFI randomly shuts off but can be restarted and runs fine until it shuts off again. Some days it will run without incident, some days it will shut off several times.

thanks, jeff

[mbtampabay]

Which sensors would those be? My 2000 240 EFI randomly shuts off but can be restarted and runs fine until it shuts off again. Some days it will run without incident, some days it will shut off several times.

thanks, jeff

hey dude. i had the knock sensor and cranks sensors replaced. I'm not sure what the knock sensor is but that's what the invoice stated. I haven't experienced those same symtoms where it would randomly shutoff. Mostly wouldn't start after running for a while. Then the limp home mode occurred several times. Good luck.