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by cm2288
Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 2001 226 8.1VP GSI w/ DP
Replies: 6
Views: 12750

Re: 2001 226 8.1VP GSI w/ DP

here is a picture. It seems pretty smooth once in gear and all the way to full throttle just sometimes sticks towards neutral
by cm2288
Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 2001 226 8.1VP GSI w/ DP
Replies: 6
Views: 12750

Re: 2001 226 8.1VP GSI w/ DP

Thanks for the advise I will start with that. Shouldn’t be too hard of a fix just need to figure out correct part #s if anyone has those handy. I was told they only made 4 of these boats in 2001 with this engine combo. It definitely moves quick 65mph with a full tank and 5 people and it had a little ...
by cm2288
Tue Jun 18, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 2001 226 8.1VP GSI w/ DP
Replies: 6
Views: 12750

2001 226 8.1VP GSI w/ DP

I just purchased a 2001 226 with an 8.1VP GSI w/ DP. It runs extremely well and has 542hrs on the engine. One thing I noticed though is that the throttle lever catches sometimes and get stuck for a second between F/N/R. The cable itself seems smooth I just have to jiggle the lever a little and it ...