Just bought my first boat- small one with a 70hp motor. Motor was compression tested and runs strong. Based on the size of this little boat with a 70hp motor, I think it should FLY - but it doesn't: Why?
Two symptoms I'm hoping you'all can help me diagnose. First, it takes FOREVER to plane. If anyone else is in the boat they have to move forward in the boat to get it on plane. Second issue, once it does plane, the motor runs stronger when I give it only about 90% throttle. When I give it full throttle the engine loses RPM's slightly.
Attached a picture if that helps. Any help for this first-timer would be much appreciated!
Two symptoms I'm hoping you'all can help me diagnose. First, it takes FOREVER to plane. If anyone else is in the boat they have to move forward in the boat to get it on plane. Second issue, once it does plane, the motor runs stronger when I give it only about 90% throttle. When I give it full throttle the engine loses RPM's slightly.
Attached a picture if that helps. Any help for this first-timer would be much appreciated!