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    Knock Sensor on 08 225 Honda?

    Hello Gang, I have the above OB on my Premier 235 Escapade and I have read thru the manual but can not find if this engine has a knock sensor. It lists that you can run unlead 86 octane with no problem. Now I know if there is not a knock sensor that adjusts the timing to stop pre-detition then...
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    Another Pontoon Covert!

    Hello Everyone, A former 20ft VIP Bowrider owner with bad knees and wife with bad back! Just came back from the final sea trial for our new unit. A 2008 Premier 235 Escapade RE with the PTX performance option and an 08 Honda 225HP outboard. Boy to coin a phase that is being used at boat shows...
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    Might as well be the first

    Have been a bowrider guy for the last 3 years but am getting ready to sea trial an 08 Grand Majestic LTD with a 235 Honda and the PTX performance package. Love the room on the toon but was worried about missing the 56 MPH even if I don't use it much if at all. I am hoping that with this engine...
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    VIP out of business

    Just heard that VIP has went belly up! Well I wonder if they will auction off boat parts like boster seats, hull vents and such.
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