nathansr06
Cadet
- Joined
- Mar 30, 2014
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So, I purchased a new boat. A 1993 Skeeter SS90 with a 1993 Yamaha 85 HP (C85TLRR engine model). Family owned boat, I am the 2nd owner. I went through it some before taking it out on the water as it has not been on the water in some years. Water pump was changed last year and functions properly(water coming from the telltail). Started right up after some fresh fuel.
Took it out on the water today, starts and sound great(runs smooth). When you shift to reverse, you can feel it make it into reverse but it grind pretty bad and it reverses slow as if you give it any more gas than just putting it in gear it revs but doesnt speed up in reverse. It just grinds... I was hoping the cable just needed to be adjusted but I'm thinking not.
2nd problem. After cruising at WOT and then slowing down to a trolling speed for a few minutes the alarm went off on the control box. I killed it and took the cowl off. It wasnt got and I could touch the engine with my bare hand without getting burned. Bad thermostat or some kind of sensor?
3rd problem. After cruising across the lake and after the alarm went off that one time we were cruising at WOT and then it just kinda slowed down. Went from 32MPH to about 5 and the engine stayed about 2k RPM(while still at full throttle). Killed it for a minute or so and then it was fine again after that. Ran WOT back to the boat ramp and loaded up as I didnt want to have to paddle in.
sorry for the long post, you guys have helped me out a ton before and I'm hoping yall can again!! Any help would be appreciated!
Took it out on the water today, starts and sound great(runs smooth). When you shift to reverse, you can feel it make it into reverse but it grind pretty bad and it reverses slow as if you give it any more gas than just putting it in gear it revs but doesnt speed up in reverse. It just grinds... I was hoping the cable just needed to be adjusted but I'm thinking not.
2nd problem. After cruising at WOT and then slowing down to a trolling speed for a few minutes the alarm went off on the control box. I killed it and took the cowl off. It wasnt got and I could touch the engine with my bare hand without getting burned. Bad thermostat or some kind of sensor?
3rd problem. After cruising across the lake and after the alarm went off that one time we were cruising at WOT and then it just kinda slowed down. Went from 32MPH to about 5 and the engine stayed about 2k RPM(while still at full throttle). Killed it for a minute or so and then it was fine again after that. Ran WOT back to the boat ramp and loaded up as I didnt want to have to paddle in.
sorry for the long post, you guys have helped me out a ton before and I'm hoping yall can again!! Any help would be appreciated!