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    454 Mag Fuel Starvation. Now will not stay running

    Thanks everyone for the replies. Problem solved. No, I did not fill the filter before installing. Oops. It is a small filter and I assumed an electric pump would fill it easily. So I obviously got air in the system that needed to be worked out.
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    454 Mag Fuel Starvation. Now will not stay running

    I cycled the key 4-5 times in the garage after filter install. Fuel pump still sounds as strong as ever when it activates with the key. Got to the ramp and cycled it another 4-5 times. Previous owner says it sounds like it is still not primed. So I am headed back to the ramp to see if I can...
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    The 21' and under 70+ mph Boat pic thread

    Hair Under 21'. 74-75 mph with one body and minimal fuel.
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    454 Mag Fuel Starvation. Now will not stay running

    1999 Ultra 20XT. 454 Mag MPI/Bravo One. Stock except EMI headers and an AZ Speed/Marine Tune. 419 hours and meticulously maintained. Boat has always run perfectly. Yesterday I pulled out of the cove, got on plane and was throttling up when the engine felt like it dropped a cylinder. Throttled...
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    Feedback needed - Potential first time Cat/Deckboat buyer

    I would do it just for the back end. Always loved the frenched in swim steps on the 27. We spend a lot of time in the water so the swim step situation is a big deal for us
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    Feedback needed - Potential first time Cat/Deckboat buyer

    I think I do. And I didn't move out to the river to own a pontoon boat! I want something that is fun to drive AND nice to look at after it's parked!
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    Feedback needed - Potential first time Cat/Deckboat buyer

    That's a great looking Ultra. The 27 Shadow is on the short list for sure.
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    3 Boat Accidents in the same spot in 24 hrs

    Yep. Not only is the driver of a boat responsible for the boat, but also the wake and any spray/roost that comes from it. Coming on plane around other boats or docks is never a good situation. Driver of that Magic is in a high traffic area around other boats with zero forward visibility. Recipe...
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    3 Boat Accidents in the same spot in 24 hrs

    Drawback number two in water like that is wondering if the nose will come back up after it submarines! I have had waves break into the open bow section of a good sized 21 Ultra with decent freeboard in water like that. Which is why weekends are a no-go!
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    Feedback needed - Potential first time Cat/Deckboat buyer

    For the record...when I barrel rolled the inflatable unicorn there WAS alcohol involved. I don't drink and boat so hopefully things will go much better!! I am creeping up on 2 million miles behind the wheel of a semi truck with only one minor accident. My "defensive driving" level could be...
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    Feedback needed - Potential first time Cat/Deckboat buyer

    Yeah, that is really my only concern. Rolling off the right side of a wake while turning left at slow speed seems like a recipe to hook a sponson. Or coming off the wake of another boat into the trough if you are not going exactly straight.
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    Nasty ass flip flop heel splitting, anybody else?

    Most likely dehydration or a lack of oil in your skin. Do you have flaky skin on your legs etc? One of the easiest ways to prevent this type of thing is eat something with a lot of healthy fat once a day. Almond butter, bacon, avocados etc. It sounds stupid, but I live in Bullhead City and...
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    3 Boat Accidents in the same spot in 24 hrs

    There's no such thing as an "accident". I heard someone mention that one of the drivers was very experienced. Part of "experience" is discretion. Looking at the water and the size of the boats makes me question why they were even out there. That's some Havasu sized chop!
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    Feedback needed - Potential first time Cat/Deckboat buyer

    If this belongs in a different section I apologize and please feel free to move it. I was looking for some feedback/perspective on the "Safety Factor" for something like a 260 Daytona Open Bow when used in real world conditions. For example, chopped up water in the gorge making slower speed...
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    Ohhh wow... Mama wants!

    Disappointed. Who will be the first truck manufacturer to boast a torque number over 1000 ft lbs??
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