Helm Alarm over 3k rpm - Maxum Boat Owners Club

mikeinva63 · 06-25-2008, 12:48 AM

I am getting a helm alarm when I am between about 3,000 to 3500 rpm. It goes away when I've got it throttled over 3500. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mike

seapuppy · 06-25-2008, 01:42 AM

yeah...check your outdrive reservoir ....your engine oil....and watch your temps..cuz that's the only thing that can cause the alarm to go off.....
..also what engine/drive...boat..yr.....and or welcome to the zoo..

SP

Aquia Cruiser · 06-26-2008, 10:48 PM

Welcome Mike,

I assume by your handle that you're in Virginia. We boat out of Hope Springs in Stafford (on Aquia Creek, just off the Potomac River). I agree with Seapuppy. Alarms like that are almost always indicative of low outdrive or engine oil. Are your oil pressure and engine temp guages showing an acceptable range?