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2011 50elpt 4 stroke. Just had motor and prop shaft replaced after nasty rock hit. First weekend out sounded fine but didn't open her up at all. Next weekend tubing - good workout - didn't notice anything but didn't idle much. Next weekend fishing - good rpm's and speed - but went to troll...
So after finally getting the right prop for my pontoon boat I took her out for a test this weekend - still wasn't getting the rpm I wanted but better (4800). Adjusted the throttle and picked up 200, but then - paying attention to rpms instead of the depth finder - smack!!
Big rock made the boat...
Non Bigfoot on a new Pontoon boat - prop change or motor change??
I've seen some threads similar - but really wanted some advice directly to my issues :-)
Bought a new 20' pontoon boat (23" toons) last fall. She came with a 50HP EFI and a 10.3/8x13P prop, and no manuals on anything (boat...