85 Force Outboard doesnt seem to be giving all it has

[ttalentino]

I just bought a Bayliner 17 ft Cpri Cuddy with a 85 hp Force. When I open it up all the way it doesnt even seem to plane off the boat. Are there adjustments or is this common with this package?

 

[6boats]

Re: 85 Force Outboard doesnt seem to be giving all it has

Could be anything: look into these
prop (dia too big, pitch to low) - research correct size, fix if broken
compression (low) - buy a tester and test
gas (old, water, ethanol) - replace (run in an old mower)
fuel pump (low pressure) - replace diaphram, check valves
spark (low) - replace
carbs - clean
coils, power packs, stator (bad or low) - test (look for other posts, this site)

 

[ttalentino]

Re: 85 Force Outboard doesnt seem to be giving all it has

Thanks for the input. I am just happy it runs. From the looks of what I have gotten myself into the first owner ran her hard put her away wet in the backyard without a cover. I think I have alot of work ahead of me.