My 1998 chaprrel 232 sunest started losing RPMs

mac1945

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I was having no problem until I fill my tank up. Now when I try to pull a tube it will only top out on my rpms at 2800.It was running fine until I filled up. It will top out at 3800 not pulling a tube. This is a 225HP what could be the problem? never had a problem before running over 3000 rpms pulling tubes.
 

GA_Boater

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Welcome aboard, mac.

Not sure where this belongs, but Dockside Chat was the wrong place.

What motor is your 225 HP?
 

Watermann

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If you're running an IO config then your RPMs are 1000 too low for WOT. That is if your tach is correct. Gas weighs in at 6 Lbs a gallon, how large is your tank and how many people did you have on board?

More info on the motor set up and post your prop size would help.
 

NYBo

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Welcome to iboats!:welcome:

Since this started immediately after filling up, I would suspect the gas itself or maybe a clogged fuel filter from sediment or water stirred up at the bottom of the tank.
 
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