Seamoose 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 I have noticed last few trips that the mph gauge starts out fine but as trip goes on it dies to zero. stop for a bit and is fine again then dies again.. any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 The "pick up" is probably clogged up with debris. Do you have a Mercury or a Volvo engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seamoose 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2008 The "pick up" is probably clogged up with debris. Do you have a Mercury or a Volvo engine? my bad.. we have Volvo 5.7 w/ duo-prop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norm 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 I have noticed last few trips that the mph gauge starts out fine but as trip goes on it dies to zero. stop for a bit and is fine again then dies again.. any suggestions? I have a 298 SC with twin 5.7 merc's bravo III's I have experienced this when I have been in a heavy weeded area all I do is stop the boat clear the weeds by reversing the engines (outdrives) This has solved the problem every time Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recession Proof 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Seamoose, I took my new 180FS out on it's maiden voyage on Saturday and it happened to mine 3 times. All I can think of is when it cavatated taking sharp turns that was the issue. Mine is brand new and I would like to know why it happened as well. Thanks for any assist, Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
