jrm012

Got the new grate installed yesterday, took about 20 min, then spent all day on the lake w/o a single problem-everything from full throttle to slow, lazy creeping in a narrow cove. I am very hopeful that this is the fix I've been looking for. Thanks for all the advice.

Now if I could just find a solution for that sticking rear seat locking support..... :-)

Thanks. I ordered mine today and hope to get it in the next 2-3 days.

I definitely will not be taking the boat out until I get the new one installed.

The help on the forum has been 'grate' :-)

I'll let you know how things turn out.

Thanks for all the info.

I found this link at greenhulk.net which correlates your observations : http://www.greenhulk...ead.php?t=64376

I am going to order one tomorrow.

Thanks.

Are you aware of any OEM or Aftermarket upgrades to the intake cover/grate? We were out today and a plastic 6 pack holder (the thick kind on the big soda bottles) got wrapped up in the shaft. Couldn't get it all out while on the water and so had to motor back at 1/4 speed - long ride. Any ideas on a different intake cover/grate? If no different ones then any other ideas? Thanks.

Finally got back from travel and got the boat in the water today - ran like a top. Ran it up to full power, got on plane, then cruised for a couple hours. No worries. Thanks for the advice!