what would you check first

[two71]

its a 1983 bayliner with force 50 on it put in water today and wot it would do about 5 mph,,,, runs great but wont go over 5 its not cutting out or bogging just wont go, gears? prop shear key maybe im just guessing cas i have no clue wats in the foot and how it works thanks for the info

 

[RRitt]

Re: what would you check first

did you pull up the anchor?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

 

[two71]

Re: what would you check first

lol great thats what the cops were following me for i guess i tore some **** up cas i had no ancor wen i got home

 

[eurolarva]

Re: what would you check first

If motor sounds fine test for a spun hub on the prop. There is no shear pin on that motor for the prop. Use a sharpie or finger nail polish and draw a line on the prop to the prop nut. If it is spun the line you made will be broken. Either have the prop fixed or buy a new one.