'87, Bayliner, 3.0 OMC runs great no problems whatsoever cruising, or tubing, but when we try to pull a skier, there is a slight hesitation/bog off idle, but once it revs a little it pulls good from there up. It seems like its just under powered (which it prob is) with that much load, and needs to get wound up to really start pulling, Almost like the prop needs to slip a little bit initially to let the engine rev a little then take off. We are on a 13 3/4 X15 prop, Would puting some vent holes in it help with this? I know it wont be as effective as an outboard, but thought it might give it just that little bit?
The thing already overrevs as is, so even though going to a 13p prop might help id rather not have to do that.
I was thinking about trying it this weekend, and worst that happens i have to plug them off. Any thoughts or suggestions.
The thing already overrevs as is, so even though going to a 13p prop might help id rather not have to do that.
I was thinking about trying it this weekend, and worst that happens i have to plug them off. Any thoughts or suggestions.