Is the throttle in Utopia suppose to open when in reverse?

[Double07]

Hello everyone,
I picked up a 2001 Utopia that needed a complete overhaul.
The boat was left in salt water for some time by the previous owner, and it really took a toll on it.
Anyway, I have rebuilt both pump and motor, and I put them back in the boat last night.
When I pulled the motor from the boat, the throttle cable was stiff from rust. Before I put the motor back, I pulled out the shift lever beside the drivers seat, removed the throttle cable and reverse gate cable from the shift lever, and oiled them several times. I moved the cables back and forth to work the oil into the cable. They now move freely, and they appear to be in good shape.

After reassemble, I noticed that the throttle in the engine does not move when shifting into reverse. It moves when I shift the lever to forward, but going into reverse, the throttle cable is not pulled. Is this how it is suppose to work? or did I screw up on my reassemble. If this is the case, does it mean you cant accelerate when in reverse? Not that I plan to race backwards, but wouldnt you need that for maneuvering?
The Utopia only has one lever for F/R and gas (unlike some others that have separate lever for F/R and another for gas)
Thanks

-Chika

 

[Racereddie]

After reassemble, I noticed that the throttle in the engine does not move when shifting into reverse. It moves when I shift the lever to forward, but going into reverse, the throttle cable is not pulled. Is this how it is suppose to work? or did I screw up on my reassemble. If this is the case, does it mean you cant accelerate when in reverse? Not that I plan to race backwards, but wouldnt you need that for maneuvering?
The Utopia only has one lever for F/R and gas (unlike some others that have separate lever for F/R and another for gas)
Thanks

-Chika

I have an 03 Utopia 205 with the same single lever throttle, my engine is the 240 EFI. When I shift either F or R you can feel the bucket move then right after that you can see the throttle cam on the engine move its full range in both the forward or reverse direction. Even with that I have never needed to use full throttle in maneuvering. The Low Speed steering is great for maneuvering. Hope this helps

Eddie

 

[Double07]

It sure helps.
Looks like I need to go back to the throttle assembly to see what I did wrong.

Thanks Eddie

 

[Racereddie]

When I was going over mine I pulled the lever out from the side as far as I good then I went to the engine and disconnected it from the engine (simple backet holds it in place on port side lower front it has a red plastic holder). Make note of where the red holder is located because there are two hole on it will fit into either one of them.

Eddie

 

[Double07]

Yes I noticed that. I figured out what my problem was. It was a minor cable adjustment by the lever.
it moves smoothly now.
Thanks.

 

[biffdotorg]

Phew, that's a good thing. We would hate to deprive you of any Sub-Moves!! You need a bit more throttle than idle to get that bow to dip properly! (smile)

 

[Double07]

Phew, that's a good thing. We would hate to deprive you of any Sub-Moves!! You need a bit more throttle than idle to get that bow to dip properly! (smile)

I watched a youtube video of one of those subs. Hmmm am not sure am brave enough just yet.
Maybe after getting used to the doo, I might just doo it

 

[biffdotorg]

The cool part about doing subs is not dumping the whole boat under water, it's just getting that crazy feeling of the stern lifting and the bow sinking while still moving forward! It is just the opposite of what should be happening.

We started by just getting the boat up to about 40, and cutting the throttle and dropping the reverse bucket. At that speed, just dropping the bucket will make the bow drop. A little bit of throttle and you feel the wave start to build in front of the bow. You really have quite a bit of control, and you don't have to go all out. It's a enough to make the folks in the boat nervous if they were not paying attention.

The first monster sub we did in my X-20, the two in the bow had no idea it was coming. Even after I asked my one buddy for his phone to be put in the glove box for safe keeping! HA!! We flew water over the tower and into the back seat!! It was amazing and only appreciated with video. One in the front hit the floor screaming like the boat was going to the bottom! He had no idea what had happened.

I would not suggest doing that to your riders. Make sure they are aware of what is going on, and have time to grab the nearest Oh-$hit handle. It would be too easy for someone to get tossed around if not tossed out of the boat.

Have fun!!!

 

[Double07]

How many cables aer connected to the + and the - terminals?

There is one green wire still laying around in the engine compartment after connecting the red + and black - wires to the battery.

I know I should have taken note of this when I removed the engine. I probably did, but it has been months and I dont remember where it goes.
It is a smaller guage wire (smaller than the + and - wire), and it is the only wire that goes to the front of the boat throught he port side.
Does anyone know what this wire is and what it should be connected to?
I am almost tempted to say it goes to the positive terminal of the battery, but I will hate to fry something.