Have a 2001 crownline lpx 225 with captains choice. The boat really bogs down and spits and sputters with any load. Boat runs fine without load. Tried with and without thru hull exhaust and makes no difference. I did lose the impeller first time out this year but it's been replaced and boat...
Is it okay to run the boat without the flame arrestor for a few minutes to see if that's my issue? Been having trouble with no low end power and low rpms under load. The flame arrestor looks pretty dirty and nasty. I tried washing it out with soap and water but still looks pretty dirty...
Bought a 2001 crownline lpx 225br. 350 mercruiser with captains call. The motor runs well without load. Revs and reaches rpm without difficulty. When in the water it hesitates and pops and coughs when trying to accelerate or when planed if I put it all the way down it just coughs and pops...