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[grieves5481]

I own a 2012 180 Challenger SE. When boat is in Neutral Position, the boat will continue to travel forward very slow. I reported this to my local dealer and after inspection, I was told my boat was within specs. There was nothing they could do about it. I also own a 150 speedster and that Neutral is working just fine. I'm just curious if anyone out there has the same problem as me.

[J.D.]

Mine does the same thing. I have just got used to it. I have read about people adjusting the bucket but haven't looked much further into it.

[gverva]

The "neutral" position is adjustable to a degree. You mention your boat travels forward very slowly. My Challenger 210 was traveling forward fast enough to give me big headaches at the ramp, and this is how it came from the factory. I was constantly having to go back an forth between neutral and slight reverse while waiting for lines to be untied and loading the last passenger. And the correct position seemed to be right on the catch between neutral and reverse such that I couldn't take my hand off the throttle without it going back into neutral again.

Anyway, check out this post:

http://seadoosportbo...10hp-pet-peeve/

I followed the same procedure and it made a big improvement. I only had to use one turn in my adjustment. I'm not sure if the single engine setup has the same exact adjustment but it should be close if not. My boat still moves forward in neutral but it's very manageable now. I may leave it as is or see what happens with another adjustment turn. I can't remember if you can do half turns or if a full turn is the only option, so this may be more of a course adjustment.

Geoff

[grieves5481]

Thanks Geoff. My boat is winterized already. I'll have to try it out next spring. It was very frustrating at the dock this summer with my neutral not working correctly. Almost driving back into the dock or someone else's boat.