no power????

mikeheron

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ok after my fuel pump issues and my starter issues. i have another problem. ok i have a 97 searay 185 with a mercruiser alpha one lx 4.3. we were on the lake sat towing the kids on the tube no issues. we get all done and ready to head back in and i could not go over 5 mph the prop turns i could rev it to 6000 rpms but nothing happens' so i went 5mph @1000 rpms. any thoughts?
 

Don S

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Re: no power????

Spun prop hub most likely. Had it been the coupler you would have smelled burning rubber.

Pull the prop and have a look.
 
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