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Know the 200 is underpowered compared to previous models or at the moment other brands, however, it really shouldn't be that underpowered. A fault that might cause an underpowered engine is one of the fuel pums low pressure or high pressure not functioning correctly. I know because have the problem as we speak. New 196 max rpm 3900, dealer is sending over new high pressure fuel pump....

ELEESKI, At sea level, most boats run 3600 RPM for 36mph. At 5000' the thin air reduces your horsepower by 20%. You will need to increase your RPM by 20% to get the HP needed for 36mph. So your engine needs to turn 4300 RPM to develop the same horsepower! The engine isn't working harder so you aren't wearing out the engine faster or using more gas. Get a new prop! Actually most prop shops can repitch your prop easily. Please take no offence eleeski, but I believe you are wromg here, a 737 captain myself, I agree with you that from a thermal point of view the engine isnt really working harder. But frictional wise it definately is. I do not know what excalibur max continuous rpms are, but on my gt-40 it was only 4200rpm, wich agreed was an engine wich was less tuned for the higher end rpm and had more torque at lower end compared to the chevy engine, but running the boat constantly at 4300 rpm compared to another boat doing the same at 3600-3800 rpm wil reduce longevity, and it should use more fuel also, but have to go back to my books for this, piston engines theory was a long time ago ;)

bought a 2009 196 for this reason... just traded in from a 1997 gt 40 ski nautique tsc1 love correct craft but 4000+ rpm for 36mph is just too much. My brother who has a 2006 196 does 3600 rpm at 36mph and has a top of 48mph and this is a 700 hr boat. I believe the 200 body is just too wide causing too much drag. They should have thought of this during design. Also for most skiers use you actually dont need much more room than a 196 or 206 has to offer, but I know this is a very personal view, what isnt personal however is a newer ski-boat that does too many rpm resulting in less longevity and more fuel consumation, that just isn't progres in my book. Also with the 200 with the standard engine you just don't have the top speed to pull a barefooter, while we have ample speed in the 2006 196 for that, and this is on the 330 excalibur, not the 343... I hope they will be able to sort it out with a newer, better prop, which is the only option they have i think?? I really hope they do for you because it is a beautifull looking boat with good fit and finish I believe, really think your heater was just a snag, usually boats, cars, truks, even planes break down early in their lifespan and late.. called MTBF Mean time between failiure. HIghest when new or old... K

THANKS HO 410, lake patrol is informed, and really impressed because local sheriff will come by this afternoon to see whats happening...

Hi fellow skiers, My name is Kevin, a skier from belgium. Am visiting my brother who is starting a business near Phoenix. Anyways we bought a new EZ-slalom removable course with pre-gates and magnets. Got a permission to put it in Lake Pleasant, AZ from the local authorities after numerous emails with them. Now you have to know that Lake Pleasant is a really big lake with about I dont know for sure but atleast about 45 coves. ONlY 1 cove is left open for skiers, all the other coves have been closed down for fishermen. First week went ok, no problems and even removed the course during the weekend so that we wouldnt disturb anyone when the waters got more busy. (a lot of wakeboarders in the weekend with huge boats and lots of loud music and beer) Second week day two, there is almost no one on the lake due to bad weather for arizona norms. When we arrive at the cove we find that our course has been cut just after the pre-gates. We are still lucky I suppose because mainline is fixable and recovered most items of the course. But end result is no more slalom skiing for me on this holiday through our course, pre-gates with balls missing, and one anker missing. Really am disgusted... After all the work to get the permissions etc, not even to speak about the price because, the course is quite expensive. I really feel let down and althoug I am not saying this wouldnt happen in Europe, I think it wouldnt happen as quickly on a lake this size, where we absolutely disturbed no-one. So if anyone knows where we and my brother might get a good pull or a ski-lake where we could go with our ski nautique please let us know. Ps i really enjoy reading this site very informative and buying my new D3 Z7st was from the info on this site.... Best regards, K