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This got long winded, sorry.

Thank you for the reply. That was a good suggestion to call PrinceCraft - I just did and based on my hull ID #, it is indeed supposed to have a 25" shaft length...

2018 115 ProXS CT
SN: 2b501861
2018 PrinceCraft Vectra 210(22') pontoon boat

Excuse my ignorance, maybe I'm needing an "extra long" to "long" shaft conversion. There are a lot of discrepancies...

Thanks, I'll give it a go.

Wondering if anyone knows of a cover that fits this motor that doesn't cost anywhere near the $260 for a Mercury branded one. Really just want something cheap to keep it clean while it's sitting in...

I just went through this myself.

If your boat didn't come with any SmartCraft gauges, then it likely doesn't have the SmartCraft harness between the motor and helm. If that is the case, then...

Hmmm...mine's a new to me 2018 model that I bought in May of this year. It didn't do this for the first couple of months, then started to. I'm suspect of the FDV. Mine is integrated into the fuel...

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Did you ever resolve this? I'm having the exact same issue with my 115 Pro XS. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I'd recommend a Level 1 gauge, at the minimum. The SC1000 is really limited and only shows 1 parameter at a time. The Level 1, and above if you think you'll need the extra features of Level 2 and...

Don, I know you're a busy man and it must be incredibly difficult to read and reply to every post on this forum. Your effort is noted and appreciated. However, maybe this is a TLDR moment.

With...

It does stay in a wet slip, and I've definitely learned what algae growth does as far as loss of speed. However, knowing that, I eliminated it as a contributing factor. Went out and recorded max...

Yes, a RPM from a MercMonitor Lvl 1 Gauge and speed via GPS.

2018 115 Pro XS CT
SN# 2B501681
2018 22' pontoon boat with
Aluminum Solas Rubex 4 blade 14.5x17P

Have another thread asking about prop recommendations, the 14.5x17P that is on it now felt like...

Marine networks were all very new to me, as well, just a short time ago, but I'll take a stab at it...

It appears as you got the engine to gateway part figured out and talking, and what's left is...

Yes, the Extra Cup. Merc calls it they're Black Max XC Pontoon.

48-78114CP1 for the 16x13P and 48-16438CP1 for 16x14P.

The Solas Rubex 4 blade I currently have is aluminum, not stainless.

2018 115 Pro XS Command Thrust 2.38 gear ratio - SN2B501861

2018 Princecraft Vectra 21(22' long) pontoon with lifting strakes and under skinning

Motor is bolted on in the middle holes
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That's what I've been doing the past 5 or so starts. If I open the fuel cap prior to the first start, it starts and keeps running. If I don't, it'll start and die on the first try. On the 2nd, and...

Thank you.

Well, that's a good point, I'm not sure as yesterday was my first time learning these things even existed.

My theory was that the FDV has failed, or is failing, and as the tank pressurizes as it...

2018 115 Pro XS CT - SN#2B501861

For the line adapter between the fuel tank line and fuel filter line at the engine, the Merc parts catalog lists 2 different size options, 8MM(5/16) and 10MM(3/8)....

So I tried the manual bypass on the FDV last night. Took a flat head screw driver and pushed down in the little slot on top. Not sure what I was expecting to happen, if anything. Should I have...

Thanks, it looks like this is the part Attwood 99IFDV00-1 and they're hard to find. I will try the bypass this afternoon and report back.

Crap, you and Savage above are totally right...I do have what looks like a FDV. Can't seem to find one like this that attaches to the tank. Only inline ones.
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This is what my fuel fill looks like. You can see the vent hose running towards the front of the boat.
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Interesting, but... My tank is a permanently installed part and it has what looks like a vent line coming off of the fill tube, I'll edit and add this to my original post. My quick Google search...