I bought a new 2014 20hp Tohatsu for a fishing boat and it has been the best motor I've ever owned. Conversely, after being so satisfied with my 20 hp I bought a new 2017 3.5 hp Tohatsu in June for my sailboat and it has been a nightmare. It has all of about 10 hours on it and from day 1 it has been difficult to start and doesn't idle sometimes. After I do start it I have to keep turning the throttle handle to keep it going. Today, we were cruising at our usual low speed through the mooring field and it just died leaving me drifting about. Also, it often just bogs down and wants to stall when I try and increase the speed.
I always use fresh gas and, yes, I burn all of the gas in the carb when I park the boat 100% of the time. I've done this since the first day I bought it. I'm so disappointed in this motor. Any suggestions on what it the problem(s) could be? Thanks
I always use fresh gas and, yes, I burn all of the gas in the carb when I park the boat 100% of the time. I've done this since the first day I bought it. I'm so disappointed in this motor. Any suggestions on what it the problem(s) could be? Thanks