180 Degree Operating Temperature

[Razzman]

Up to 110 degrees air and it never passes 180, been that way since the day i bought it. Dealer said it's normal, and no the gauges are not 100% accurate.

[polar21]

Keep in mind that some people have raw water cooled and some have fresh water cooled. If you have raw water cooled and boat in 80 degree water, your temp is going to run a little higher than someone that boats in 70 degree water. Air temp is also going to play a factor. I would say anything in the 150-190 range would be normal operating temp, although at 190 I would be a little worried about the longevity of the motor. my .02

[kschehr]

My '04 XLV climbs to 180 and stays there rock solid. I've wondered if that was normal but has never seemed to cause any problems. I've received varying feedback on 180 vs 160 from different dealers.

[THSEADOO]

I had the same issue, per Indmar:

The engine has a 160 degree thermostat but operating at 180 is not unusual. The thermostat only ensures the engine runs at 160 minimum. It may run warmer than that depending on how the engine is being used and the temperature of the water it is being operated in.

Larry
Indmar Service
Power to the Sport

[phospher]

08 Outback with 235 Assault and mine sits between 160 and 170

[deerfield]

235 Assault

Special order?

[gcnettl]

Mine is never below 180. Even with snow on the ground. Who says wakeboarding season ever stops?

[janderson37]

180 since I bought my XLV in 05. Only lower when I start it, and it has never gone over 180.

[Canuckle Head]

Special order?

Typo me thinks