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2001 237 Deckboat Question New Owner
jstatham
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Hello everyone I recently purchased a 2001 237 deck boat and took it on its maiden voyage today and we absolutely loved it. I did run into a few issues and have a few questions.
#1. My fuel gauge is not working properly. As soon as I turn the key on it goes straight to full and does not move. I checked the ground from the sending unit to the battery and it seems ok. Does anyone have the proper procedure to test the sending unit and gauge.
#2. I see a switch for a live well but don't actually see a live well on the boat or even a thrullhull pump to bring in lake water in. I turn it on and hear nothing. Is this just an extra switch or am I missing something? Would be nice to know before I start tearing everything apart and tracing wires.
#3. Bilge not working but I know how to test it just have to access it tomorrow and make sure the pump is good.
#4. Fresh water system does not work. I turn on the switch that says water and nothing happens and I don't hear anything. I found the pump in the rear but I have not had a chance to test it. I am assuming when the water pump is on the sprayers should work. I also filled the tank before I left for the lake so is there a drain for the tank somewhere?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#1. My fuel gauge is not working properly. As soon as I turn the key on it goes straight to full and does not move. I checked the ground from the sending unit to the battery and it seems ok. Does anyone have the proper procedure to test the sending unit and gauge.
#2. I see a switch for a live well but don't actually see a live well on the boat or even a thrullhull pump to bring in lake water in. I turn it on and hear nothing. Is this just an extra switch or am I missing something? Would be nice to know before I start tearing everything apart and tracing wires.
#3. Bilge not working but I know how to test it just have to access it tomorrow and make sure the pump is good.
#4. Fresh water system does not work. I turn on the switch that says water and nothing happens and I don't hear anything. I found the pump in the rear but I have not had a chance to test it. I am assuming when the water pump is on the sprayers should work. I also filled the tank before I left for the lake so is there a drain for the tank somewhere?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Best Answer
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I have a 2000 and a 2005 Hurricane brochure and both say 237 gas tank is 61 gal, with 17 gal fresh water system. As for live well, my 217 has a switch, but no live well. Maybe you don't have a live well. The live well is part of the Fish Package that includes rod holders, trolling motor plug and built in tackle drawers.
2000 Hurricane SD 217 OB
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#4 Yes-- pump on and sprayer(s) work-sink and wash off at rear. Its not pressurized-- just pumped. No drain on tank :-(
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Thanks do you know how the bait tank is fed water?
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Live well- Mine has a pump at the stern. Intake is covered by a plastic box with slots. However- I've yet to get it to work. Pump runs. Water path is clear as I can force water from the stern fitting into the box live well-- just no pumping water. I'll take a closer look. Posts here indicate the pump may loose its prime . Reverse should force water into the pump, priming it. No luck with that on mine.
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Well I has able to test and determine the gauge was good and the sending unit was the problem. So while taking the sending unit off I accidentally took off the center bolt (I could hardly see and going by feel) and it dropped the whole sending unit in the tank. I tried everything I could think of and I cannot feel it or hear it. I tried wire, coat hangers, grabbers, magnets etc. It is probably stainless so the magnets were useless so know what should I do. Say forget it and just put in a new sending unit or does someone have a magical way to fish it out. It started pouring rain before I could get to the other issues.
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I went back out after the rain and both the bilge and the water pump for the fresh water are bad. I am still trying to deal with the fuel sending unit and the livewell pump mystery. I did see an extra set of wires by the bilge pump and if i had to guess they are for the livewell pump that does not exist.
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Pumps bad-- as in neither will run or neither will pump ? Sometimes, these types of pumps' seals will dry out (or crack). I have a couple of tank sprayers with similar pumps. When not used for a couple of seasons, "soaking" their insides with water got them working again. Tractor supply has similar pumps for tanks that may work.
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Thanks. The pump is bad for sure. When I took it apart the motor was completely rusted. I found one on amazon for about 70 but will check out Tractor Supply. DO you know the fuel tank capacity and the Fresh water tank capacity?
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I believe the freshwater tank on mine is 14-15gal I seem to recall the gas tank is 50 gal or so. If I find the info and its different I'll add a note
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Thanks for the info. I now just need more time to use it! It is a great family boat.
