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I bought a 2000 Horizon 180 in the fall so this is my first summer with the boat. The throttle control feels a little "sticky". Sometimes difficult to speed up or slow down. Not sure how to explain but I've read that I might need to have the throttle cable lubricated. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

In addition to the lubrication, you might need to adjust the friction brake. I snipped a part of the manual for you:

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NEW - 2000 Cobalt 246 w/454 Magnum 385HP | SOLD - 2000 FW Horizon 180 LS w/5.0Gi 250HP Volvo Penta

or replace the cables. They don't last forever.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

I replaced mine recently to fix a similar issue. Prior to ordering the cable I disconnected the shift cable from the shifter and tested. Without experiencing the symptoms I was confident I was on the right track.

If the boat is out of the water, and a volvo, disconnect from out drive as a test as well.

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP