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[kseroski70]

I know, its the end of the season, but I got a great deal on the 2010 Challenger 180 SE. Spent Sunday on a small lake and we had a ton of fun, put 3 hours on the engine! I live in southeastern Ohio, so there are a lot of small lakes here, in Indiana and Kentucky. Not going to actually try the river this year. There are a few small things I have noticed and will probably have taken care of during the first maintenance. So, what is the etiquette about naming a boat? Would it be in bad taste to name my little red honey??

- Keith

[Kevin Leclair]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new boat! I would say name it whatever suits you, it's your boat!

Let's see some pics.

[STEPHEN X-20]

I keep telling my wife that ours needs a name, but we have been unable to find something that fits perfect. One thing that you can't go wrong with is a seadoosportboats.com logo sticker. If you do pick a name, send me a PM and I'll make you a graphic in the Seadoo font that you can take to a sign shop to be printed. Welcome to the site!

[Kevin Leclair]

If you do pick a name, send me a PM and I'll make you a graphic in the Seadoo font that you can take to a sign shop to be printed. Welcome to the site!

Take a look at Stephen's graphic, http://seadoosportbo...872-new-tattoo/, it turned out great! We are looking to put one on our boat and even the back of our Tahoe.

[STEPHEN X-20]

Kevin, I have an extra if you want it. I went ahead and purchased two just in case I messed up the first one during installation. PM me with your address and I'll get it headed your way.

[Kevin Leclair]

Thanks, just sent you a PM.

[kseroski70]

Second day out, blue skies and a good breeze out of the NW to make the lake choppy. I hope the weather stays nice into October. But a couple of kinks to work out.
1) Engine is louder than I expected once it gets above 4K gotta shout.
2) On a 360 turn at about 50% the jet loses thrust after about 220 degrees. Giving the tilt during the turn can the intake be coming out of the water?
3) Pulling away from the dock in reverse has been a nightmare. My passengers are an 11 & 14 yr girls, so I am basically on my own. By the time I cast of stern, bow and start the engine I have drifted away from the dock, but at a 30 degree angle between (bow toward the other dock). Straighten the wheel, start the engine and it just turns further left. By the time reverse catches I am perpendicular between the docks. Not sure if anything is wrong or its just the way for the boat. Could I just pass the bowline around the cleat and let go once i have steerage? Embarresing

[STEPHEN X-20]

Kevin,
Your graphic is in the mail. Sorry for the delay.

kseroski70,
Sounds like you just need some practice. There are many posts here about the handling of jet boats, but the only way you will get comfortable is to just put in the time to get used to your new machine. Good luck and happy boating!

[Kevin Leclair]

Kevin,
Your graphic is in the mail. Sorry for the delay.

Thanks, no worries!

[STEPHEN X-20]

It comes with a 30-day no-hassle money-back guarantee!

[Kevin Leclair]

Stephen, I got the graphic yesterday. Thanks again.

I'll take a picture and post it up once I put the graphic on the boat.

[STEPHEN X-20]

Now all you need is one for the Tahoe! You can try Raul at razzmataz at hotmail dot com and see what he would charge for one. I just sent him the size I wanted that would work perfect under my Sea-Doo logo and I got it in a few days. He should be able to get you any size/color you want.

[Kevin Leclair]

Yeah this what thinking too! I will shoot him an email to see what he will charge. I probably need one in light grey or white to go on the back window of the Tahoe.