Malibubarbie wrote:
We just got back from a week at Powell on the 16 t 22 and had some issues.
I blew 3 fuzes on the surfgate. I am lucky the dealership gave me extra.
My check engine light came on saying low oil pressure and checked the dipstick and it was under the add on the very bottom. I added two Quartz and went to almost full. I saw a lot of oil at the bottom of the boat.
Last it took a full throttle to surf at 11.2-11.8 with full ballast and 7 adults with high altitude it had a hard time keeping the cruise green light on.
Calling the dealer tomorrow!
Wow! That's a pretty terrible trip for a brand new boat. I spend a lot of time at Lake Powell (probably 26 days last year, 6 so far this year but 3 more trips planned.
Lake Powell is the LOWEST elevation I run at. I feel so free there. My boat can do tons there compared to reservoirs at 7000+ feet. That said, full ballast (3400 + wedge) and 7 adults is about all I can do for surfing even at Lake Powell with the 409 and a 12 pitch prop. Get used to it. If you wanted to go heavier, you should have bought the 450 engine. If you don't have a 12 pitch prop, you can get that and it will help you get more weight moving. But on a big lake like Powell, that's going to affect some mileage and top end speed.
The dealership should take care of the oil and surfgate issues. I just had my first surfgate issue at 155 hours. Kept getting stuck out. So I'll be at the dealership tomorrow too. Maybe I'll see you!
I can't believe how many people go to Powell in July. What a sweatfest. Come back at the end of September/early October and experience paradise.
