2004 Sea Doo Utopia 205 Manual
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Doin’it on your new Sea-Doo Sport Boat Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of a Sea-Doo sport boat. Whether you are an experienced boater or are new to the sport of boating, we ask you to take the time to view the videocassette provided with the craft, to read this Op- erator’s Guide, the Safety Handbook and on-product warning/caution labels and. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD. SAFETY MEASURES. LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS. BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: SEA-DOO ® SPORT BOAT. BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: SEA-DOO ® SPORT BOAT.
2004 Bombardier Seadoo Personal Watercraft service repair shop manual. 2001 and 2002 Bombardier Seadoo Utopia 185 205 sports boat service manual.
11 REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION. 13 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS. 26) Side Panel/Tray Storage.27) Bow Anchor Locker.28) Cockpit Table. 29) Jet Pump Water Intake.30) Bow and Stern Eyelets.31) Bow Light.32) Removable Stern Light.33) Mooring Cleats.
34) Deck.35) Fuel Tank Cap.36) Deck Drain(s). OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.46 Launching/Loading. Trailering.Principle of Operation.Boarding from a Dock.Boarding from the Water.Starting.
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation.Crossing Waves.Stopping/Docking.Beaching.Shutting Off the Engine.POST-OPERATION CARE. 52 General Care. When used without the safety alert symbol, potential hazard A SEA-DOO sport boat Shop Manual exists for property damage only.
Can be obtained for complete service, maintenance and more repair informa- NOTE: Indicates supplementary infor- tion. SAFETY MEASURES General Like any other boats, this craft has no brake.
Stopping distance will vary To fully appreciate the pleasures, depending on initial speed, load, enjoyment and excitement of boat- wind, and water conditions. Practice ing there are some basic rules that stopping and docking in a safe, traf- should be observed and followed by fic free area to have an idea of how.
In shallow water, proceed with cau- SEA-DOO sport boat dealer. In tion and at very low speeds.
Many instances proper tools and Grounding or abrupt stops may re- training is required for certain ser- sult in injury. Fax: (819) 566-3062 If your SEA-DOO sport boat requires warranty service, you should take it to any au- thorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer. Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid proof of the original date of purchase.
If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the service manager or owner of the SEA-DOO sport boat dealership. TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for the deck and hull fiberglass structure. All genuine Bombardier accessories, installed by an authorized SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT dealer at the time of delivery of the new and non-current new SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT, carry the same Warranty Coverage Period as for the SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT. SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT sold while this warranty is in effect. TRANSFER If the customer sells the SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT guaranteed under the present, he shall assign and transfer this warranty, which shall be valid for the rest of the relevant PERIOD as defined in section 1 hereinabove, to the new customer. TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for the deck and hull fiberglass structure.
All genuine Bombardier accessories, installed by an authorized SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT dealer at the time of delivery of the new and non-current new SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT, carry the same Warranty Coverage Period as for the SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT. BOMBARDIER or any other person. Every SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT is sold with the English version of this warranty. Some authorized SEA-DOO International Distributor may elect to translate this warranty into local language, it is then understood and agreed that in the event of any discrepancies or inconsistencies between the two versions, the English version shall prevail. REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION All craft are required by federal law to be registered and legally numbered. Due to space availability for proper display of registration number, refer to the following illustration for location.
The registration number should appear on each side of the craft. LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS The following labels are on your craft. If missing or damaged, they can be replaced free of charge. See an authorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer. Please read the following labels carefully before operating this craft. Utopia 205 1, 10,11,12 F10L37O.
Label 1 Label 2 F04LAFY F10L30Y TYPICAL — REFER TO ACTUAL LABEL ON TYPICAL — REFER TO ACTUAL LABEL ON CRAFT CRAFT Label 3 F04LABL Label 4 Label 6 F04LATY F04LALY Label 7 Label 5 F04LASY F14L28Y. Label 8 Label 12 F04LAVY F10L2MY Label 9 Label 13 F10L3DY Label 14 F00L2IY Label 10 F14L2AY Label 11 F10L3EY F10L34Y. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS The main components of the craft (en- gine and hull) are identified by different serial numbers. It may sometimes be- come necessary to locate these num- bers for warranty purposes or to trace the craft in the event of theft. Hull The Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) is located at right hand rear side of hull. CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS LOCATION Cockpit F10L38L TYPICAL — COCKPIT VIEW. Overview 37, 38 5, 47 F10L37M TYPICAL — TOP/SIDE VIEW.
33,43 F10L39L 1. Safety Lanyard 21. Bow Seats (if so equipped) (engine cut-out switch) 22. Cup Holders 2. Steering Wheel 23.
Rear Seat Storage Compartment 3. Throttle/Shift Lever 24. Rear Storage Compartment 4.
Ignition Switch 25. Bimini Top (not shown) 5. Retractable Ladder 43. Hydro-Surge Grate System 44. Fuel Tank Vent 45. Radio/CD Player 47.
Glove Box 48. Water Bypass System 49. Main Battery Cut-Off Switch 50. CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS FUNCTIONS 1) Safety Lanyard 2) Steering Wheel (engine cut-out switch) The steering wheel controls the direc- tion of the craft.
Turning the steering The safety lanyard cap should be se- wheel clockwise steers the craft to the curely snapped onto its switch to be right and inversely. 4) Ignition Switch CAUTION: Using the radio, cooler, cellular phone or portable television for a prolonged time without engine running may discharge the battery. 6) Navigation Light Switch F10H0JY TYPICAL 1.
Ignition switch F00H1DY Starting and Stopping A 3-POSITION NAV/OFF/ANC PUSH TYPE SWITCH Refer to M Jet Drive Operator’s Guide. 7) Bilge Pump Switch 8) Bilge Air Blower Switch F00H1HY F00H1LY A 2-POSITION PUSH TYPE SWITCH A 2-POSITION PUSH TYPE SWITCH Press switch to ON position when a When ON, it ventilates the engine manual operation is required (after clean- compartment.
Fill reservoirs as soon as possible or contact an authorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer if light or beeper remain on. CAUTION: Never run engine out of Analog speedometer indicates the oil. Serious engine damage will occur. Speed of the craft in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). 12) Tachometer The gauge is illuminated whenever the navigation lights are used. A speed sensor mounted on the hull near M Jet Drive sends the signal to the.
Tilt the craft slightly to the rear so that 18) Swim Platform the water can completely flow out of Provides an anti-skid surface for easy the bilge. Boarding from rear of craft. WARNING Do not start or operate the craft if a person is seated on the platform. 22) Cup Holders WARNING Always ensure front seat swivel is locked so that seat faces steering wheel before riding. 21) Bow Seats (if so equipped) Located at front of craft, they are pro- vided as a sun seat. Use grab handles as necessary. Bow Seat Storage F09L0CZ Compartments.
24) Rear Storage WARNING Compartment. Avoid body contact with Bimini top. Operate this craft at a very low cruising speed with Bimini top in- stalled. Hold down straps are under ten- sion.
For daytime use only to insure visibility of navigation lights. Bimini top at rear storage compartment area F21L03Y 2. Inner side of zipper 3. Start of zipper 1. Hook strap to body eyelet Place Bimini top straps inside cover Pull canvas back and fasten rear straps and slowly zip while packing canvas in- to eyelets on body of craft. Installation is procedure in reverse, however, pay attention to Bimini top orientation for proper positioning. Close sun pad lid.
Utopia 205 Only 26) Side Panel/Tray Storage F21L0AY TYPICAL WARNING Never leave breakable objects in the anchor storage compartment. Swivel front seats into side-facing po- sition. Open sun pad lid.
Unclip table post and place in floor re- ceptacle. Twist gently to ensure prop- er fit. WARNING When front seats are in side facing position and table post not in- stalled, floor receptacle poses po- tential hazard. 30) Bow and Stern Eyelets 31) Bow Light Bow Eyelet Mandatory red/green light.
See LIGHT SWITCH as mentioned earlier in this Eyelets can be used for mooring, tow- section. Ing and as a tie-down point during transportation. 32) Removable Stern Light Mandatory white stern light. 33) Mooring Cleats When mooring to a dock, it is recom- mended to secure with both front and rear cleats.
The use of dock lines with sealed air fenders is recommended to protect your craft. CAUTION: Never use mooring cleats to pull or lift the craft.
37) Main Oil Reservoir Cap Open the engine cover to expose the oil cap. Flushing connector 39) Ventilation Ducts This is where air flows to supply engine and ventilate engine compartment.
They should never be obstructed. F10L23Y To add injection oil in the reservoir, un- 40) Jet Pump Nozzle screw the cap counterclockwise. 42) Retractable Ladder Slide ladder toward rear, then push down. Retractable ladder F09L0VY Located under swim platform.
A con- TYPICAL venient ladder to help reboarding the 1. Ladder lowered craft. To store ladder, lift horizontally com- pletely then slide toward front. WARNING Engine should be OFF when using 43) Hydro-Surge Grate. POST-OPERATION CARE and look for COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING F21L06Y or refer to an authorized SEA-DOO 1.
Glove box sport boat dealer for servicing. Push button 49) Main Battery Cut-Off Located on port console. It must be in the ON position to allow It is recommended to set in the OFF the use of electrical components and position whenever performing mainte- to start the engine. Nance in the engine compartment, on the electrical system, for transporta- CAUTION: Stop engine before switch- tion and for short term storage on the ing OFF. FUEL AND LUBRICATION CAUTION: Scrupulously follow the WARNING instructions of this section. Failure to do so may reduce the engine’s life Always stop the engine before re- and/or performance.
Fuel is flammable and ex- plosive under certain conditions. Fueling Procedure Always work in a well ventilated area. If the oil reservoir is found almost empty, refer to an au- thorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer to have the oil injection system in- spected. CAUTION: Oil system must be pres- surized. 10-Hour Inspection It is highly recommended that after the first 10 hours of operation, the craft be checked by an authorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer. This inspection will also provide the opportunity to discuss any unanswered questions you may have en- countered during the first hours of operation.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS WARNING The pre-operation check is very important prior to operating the vehicle. Always check the proper operation of critical controls, safety features and mechanical components before starting.
If not done as specified here, se- vere injury or death might occur. Bring all safety equipment required by local laws. Clean as necessary.
Consult an authorized SEA-DOO If any obstruction can not be removed, sport boat dealer before use. Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer for servicing. Fire Extinguisher Inspect leading edges of the impellers. Safety Lanyard and Ignition Switch Ensure that ignition switch operates properly. Start engine and stop it using switch.
See STARTING PROCEDURE. WARNING Only start craft once all items have been checked and operate properly.
Storage Compartment Covers Ensure they are closed and latched. – Ensure windshield door is securely Become thoroughly familiar with locked in the closed position. All controls and the function of – A SEA-DOO cover can protect the each. Should any control or in- craft, particularly before driving on struction be not fully understood. F10L26Y TYPICAL F10L2XY 1. Reverse gate in middle position FORWARD FULL THROTTLE POSITION REVERSE 1.
Throttle/shift lever button To obtain reverse, depress throttle/ NEUTRAL shift lever button then gradually pull le- ver. The reverse gate will be in down- To obtain neutral, pull throttle/shift lever ward position, directing all the thrust halfway until it locks. Above idle speed, the throttle must be applied to turn the craft.
WARNING Throttle must be applied and steer- ing turned to change the direction of the craft at speed. Steering efficien- cy will differ depending on the num- ber of passengers, load and water conditions. Come close to rear of craft then un- latch and slide ladder toward rear. Grip swim platform grab handles. F09L11Y TYPICAL F09L18Y CAUTION: Engine should be started TYPICAL with at least 90 cm (3 ft) of water be- low the hull. Climb the ladder and pull yourself up- ward using the swim platform grab handles.
Continue to climb on engine cover and WARNING go down on the deck. Before starting, the operator and passengers should always be prop- erly seated. Grip steering wheel with your right hand and place both feet on the floor- board. Turn off bilge blower. Starting Procedure Refer to M Jet Drive Operator‘s Guide.
WARNING WARNING Directional control is reduced with In shallow water, shells, sand, peb- decreasing speed and lost when bles or other objects could be engine is off. Drawn up by the jet pump and be thrown rearward and could dam- age the engine. POST-OPERATION CARE Cooling System Flushing WARNING General Allow engine to cool before per- Flushing the cooling system with fresh forming any maintenance. Water is essential to neutralize corrod- ing effects of salt or other chemical products present in water. It will help General Care to remove sand, salt, shells or other Should water be present in the bilge. Jet Drive Operator‘s Guide. And it is usually best to remain with it, If engine still overheats, refer to an au- you will be more easily located by oth- thorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer ers.
For servicing. WARNING Jet Pump Water Intake and. Reinstall spark plugs. Start engine normally. Low-Charge Battery Condition WARNING See your authorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer to have it charged or replaced.
Do not charge or boost the battery while installed on the craft. Electrolyte is dangerous and capable of causing severe burns. Electrical Connections or by an authorized SEA-DOO sport As necessary, apply dielectric grease boat dealer. The schedule should be on battery posts and all exposed cable. Periodic Inspection Chart FREQUENCY DESCRIPTION Lubrication/corrosion protection OPERATOR ➀ Lubrication of locks OPERATOR Safety lanyard cap DEALER Throttle/shift lever cables ➀ OPERATOR operation/lubrication Throttle/shift lever cables adjustments DEALER Fuel filter inspection DEALER Fuel filter replacement DEALER Steering system and low-speed steering DEALER control system Throttle/shifter system.
It must op- System and Gauges erate smoothly. Refer to an authorized If a fuse is defective, replace by one of SEA-DOO sport boat dealer if adjust- the same rating. Ment is necessary.
Navigation Light Bulb Replacement Bow Light F04H2TY TYPICAL 1. Lift and remove bulb F04H2QY TYPICAL The assembly is essentially the re- 1. Gently pry here with a screwdriver verse of removal procedures.
Howev- er, pay particular attention to the fol- lowing: Apply dielectric grease on bulb contact surface. If any gasoline leak and/or odors equivalent.
Are present, do not start the en- Respect the environment by ensuring gine. Have the craft serviced by an fuel, oil or cleaning solutions do not authorized SEA-DOO sport boat drain into the waterways.
Storage lift front end of craft to completely drain bilge. It is recommended that the craft be taken to an authorized SEA-DOO sport Battery boat dealer for proper storage but the following operations can be performed Contact your authorized SEA-DOO sport by you with a minimum of tools. WARNING Only perform procedure as detailed in this guide. It is recommended that the assistance of an authorized SEA-DOO sport boat dealer be periodically obtained on other components/systems not covered in this guide and/or M Jet Drive Operator‘s Guide.
Unless otherwise specified, engine must not be running and the main battery cut-off switch must be turned OFF for all maintenance procedures. SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE UTOPIA 185 UTOPIA 205 Number of engines 200 Opti, 210 carb, 240 EFI Plus, 250 Engine options Optimax Engine type Mercury Marine V-6, 2 stroke 150 kW (200 HP) @ 5650 RPM 157 kW (210 HP) @ 5750 RPM. CARBURETION UTOPIA 185 UTOPIA 205 Refer to M Jet Drive specifications for more detailed information. COOLING UTOPIA 185 UTOPIA 205 Type Open circuit — Direct water flow PROPULSION UTOPIA 185 UTOPIA 205 Propulsion system Mercury Marine Sport Jet Number of pumps. SI. METRIC INFORMATION SI.
METRIC INFORMATION BASE UNITS DESCRIPTION UNIT SYMBOL length.meter.mass. °C pressure.kilopascal.torque.newton-meter. N.m land velocity. Kilometer per hour.km/h navigation velocity.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards. Name of signatory: Fernando Garcia Title of signatory on behalf of Bombardier Motor Corporation of America: Director - Public and Regulatory Affairs — Sea-Doo sport boats. Homologation and Certification These boats comply with the following standards: STANDARD TYPE OF CERTIFICATION United States Coast Guard Self certification Canadian Coast Guard Self certification Russian Maritime Register Certify by of Shipping Russian Maritime Register of Shipping 8, Dvortsovaya Nab., 191186 St. I understand and agree to be bound with. I am also satisfied with the predelivery set-up and inspection of my Sea-Doo sport boat. I have also received a copy of the Operator’s Guide, Safety Handbook and Safety Videocassette for my Sea-Doo sport boat. PRIVACY INFORMATION We wish to inform you that your coordinates will be used for safety and warranty purposes.
Sometimes, we also use the coordinates of our clients to inform them about our products and to present them offers. Should you prefer not to receive information on our products, services and offers, please let us know by writing to the address below. Please provide your name, address, phone number, Hull Identification Number and date it was stolen. Bombardier will provide a list of stolen units to all authorized Sea-Doo dealers on a monthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners. CHANGE OF ADDRESS If your address has changed, be sure to fill out and mail the card provided on this page.
Such notification is likewise necessary for your own safety even after expiration of the original warranty, since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary. Please provide your name, address, phone number, Hull Identification Number and date it was stolen. Bombardier will provide a list of stolen units to all authorized Sea-Doo dealers on a monthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners. CHANGE OF ADDRESS If your address has changed, be sure to fill out and mail the card provided on this page. Such notification is likewise necessary for your own safety even after expiration of the original warranty, since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary. Purchase Date YEAR MONTH Warranty Expiry Date YEAR MONTH To be completed by the dealer at the time of the sale. DEALER IMPRINT AREA Please verify with your selling dealer to ensure your SEA-DOO craft has been registered with Bombardier.
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Finally got all the pieces from ebay to install a Smartcraft Monitor. There are two system monitors, one is square and the other is round but they are the same inner working. The round monitor needs a 3 3/8' hole while the square one, (round in the back) needs a 2 1/8' hole so I went with that one. Once I decided that I was going to only use that single monitor I researched that I did not HAVE to have the junction box or caps I just needs a single cable (read also as less money) with terminal resistors on both ends (84-879982T20).
For this cable the #2 before the 'T' means it has 2 resistors, the 20 after the 'T' tells you that it is 20ft long. Reading the 240hp EFI manual and other manuals I found online I was able to figure exactly where the cable connected to the engine. I will post pictures of the process. Connecting the cable When you read everything online it makes the job seem harder than it really is. Once I got the cable it simply points with tags that it has a resister on each end. It also lables the gauge vs the engine side.
The gauge side also has wires for an alarm horn and a system link connector if you want to add other gauges, again this eliminates the need for a junction box. Other system gauges also use a 2' hole so if I care to I might be able to fit two into the console spares on this Utopia.
The gauge Simple in design and hook up. Once installed, and the key turned on, it checked the engine year, type (sportjet), default it lables it as the STBD engine, gave me the hours 178, engine temp 73, checks for gallons used and gallons flow rate.
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I will have to go through the fuel tank calibration. It has three methods, one standard, one is based on sensor reading and the third is by putting gas in and stopping every 1/4 of a tank and telling the monitor that you are at each quarter. I may try to do that this week. Running cable I was dreading having to run the cable, but the bulb went off in my head. I got a flashlight, removed the back rest on the STBD bow which allows access into the steering console. I set the flashlight pointing aft and found that it runs clear on the STBD side all the way aft. I pulled the lobster tickle sticks (3 needed) I had and ran them forward from the stern while tapping the cable.
I tried to put a slope on the way I connected the tape to make sure the cable did not catch and that became the smoothest cable pull for me. Placement in console Now the work began. I had to cut a larger hole in the same area that I had my Hawkeye depth sounder, that straight line cut became a more rounded cut. The Hawkeye was placed in a standing unit that they sell. Actually cheaper to get it from them than on ebay. Once I cut the fiberglass, the install went smooth again.
I would say the total time took about 5-5 1/2 hours. Without putting it in the water or starting the engine yet, (will do that tomorrow) I think it has gone pretty simple.
Once I test it will post what actual info it gives me for this engine. I hope it helps some one who was thinking of doing this mod but was unsure.
Alright Eddie, a few follow up questions if you would. I just received my monitor, which came with a short harness with many connectors. I found the 10 pin, but it seems that this harness is meant for a j-box connection. My 2t20 harness should be in next week. I was hoping to get an hour reading, but the monitor cant find the engine with this harness (I hope).Am I correct to understand that the 2T20 harness only has one connection each for the engine & monitor?
(no other wiring) -I have the 250 Opti engine, but I assume similar enough.does your monitor give these readings: -eng temp, water press, oil temp, oil press, batt volt, seawater temp? Not sure if these readings would be available. I will not be connecting depth, speed, or any temperature sensors, but it seems I can turn these displays off.How did you manage to make the hole? The hole saw I have is pretty course; I am a little scared to start this - I only have a 2 1/4 - have to buy a 2 1/8' - so I was hoping for a recommendation for the hole. In reading through the forum, found some great tips, just painted the dash, bought some hi-temp insulation for replacing the deteriorated engine foam, and got a new speedometer. BTW, the speedometer looks stock, but cost $79 from greatlakes skipper & eliminates wiring with a clean connector - just didn't come with the back support to secure it.
I'm looking forward to any tips you may have, Ill try to figure out how to post pics when I get it in. Alright Eddie, a few follow up questions if you would. I just received my monitor, which came with a short harness with many connectors. I found the 10 pin, but it seems that this harness is meant for a j-box connection. My 2t20 harness should be in next week. I was hoping to get an hour reading, but the monitor cant find the engine with this harness (I hope).Am I correct to understand that the 2T20 harness only has one connection each for the engine & monitor? (no other wiring) -I have the 250 Opti engine, but I assume similar enough.does your monitor give these readings: -eng temp, water press, oil temp, oil press, batt volt, seawater temp?
Not sure if these readings would be available. I will not be connecting depth, speed, or any temperature sensors, but it seems I can turn these displays off.How did you manage to make the hole? The hole saw I have is pretty course; I am a little scared to start this - I only have a 2 1/4 - have to buy a 2 1/8' - so I was hoping for a recommendation for the hole. In reading through the forum, found some great tips, just painted the dash, bought some hi-temp insulation for replacing the deteriorated engine foam, and got a new speedometer. BTW, the speedometer looks stock, but cost $79 from greatlakes skipper & eliminates wiring with a clean connector - just didn't come with the back support to secure it. I'm looking forward to any tips you may have, Ill try to figure out how to post pics when I get it in. The short cable that the monitor came with, is for use with a junction box, the other way to see this is that without terminal resistors the cable doesn't work which is one of the reasons why the the short cable needs the junction box AND terminal resistors and covers, i.e.
The 2T20 cable has the terimal resisitors built into the cable so that makes it a plug and play. The 2T20 cable also have a few extra connectors on the gauge end so that you can daisy chain more gauges if you care to. In our boats I felt that there isn't room to put others in. The monitor gives a bunch of reading and your 250 is newer and may give more than my engine does, but yes it will give you hours, engine, water temp, gph, batt voltage. Since the engines are 2-stroke you won't get oil press, sea water temp requires the speedo and speedo cable just to name a few. You can tell the monitor which ones you want to see you just can't change the order in which you scoll through.
I started with a hole saw and then I used my spiral saw to shape the hole as I needed. Harbor Freight sells an inexpensive set of hole saws. I first had my depth gauge there so I made the hole before I got the monitor. The front plate covers the hole well. The engine foam, man I hated that stuff and everytime I open the box I am happy I made that change.
I will have to look at the back of mine. Take a picture of the back of your new one and we may be able to help.
My speedo is a quick connect, just can't remember how many pins. Let me know if this helps.
Big help again Ediie! The Speedo is fine, the back connector is the same as the boat wiring with plenty of length.
Worked out nicely. If you go thru seadoo parts, the speedo is much more expensive & I couldn't find any Faria (orig mfgr) speedos. This weekend should be nice weather & I should get everything done except thw cable.
That insight about the J-box makes more sense now & I am glad I'm on the right track. My head is gonna explode waiting for summer, didnt get the boat till August, still got the itch. Your 2004 Utopia 185 has the 200DFI which should be the optimax engine, given that, the smartcraft monitor will work. There are guys on the forum with gauges on the 185, check this link go about 3/4 a way down the page. Also check the top of this page and follow the steps to find the connector wires.
You should be good to go. Remember all the literature makes it seems impossible, but is it a straight plug and play once you realize you do not HAVE to have the junction boxes and different cable, just one cable with terminal resistors on both ends (84-879982T20). For this cable the #2 before the 'T' means it has 2 resistors, the 20 after the 'T' tells you that it is 20ft long. I loved the info it gave me.