Yamaha 130 outboard (2003) won’t jump on plane quick when full throttle from a standstill

Pkressyamaha

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For some reason the engine won’t respond when I full throttle from a standstill. It hesitates / almost bogs. Then - it will eventually plane out and seems like top speed is what I’m used to. The engine Won’t respond as quick as it normally does. Like when I want to pull a skier up. Thanks for your help in advance.
 

mike_i

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Does it sound like the motor is starved for fuel? Filters clean? What size boat?
 

Pkressyamaha

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Does it sound like the motor is starved for fuel? Filters clean? What size boat?
It kinda does. Like it’s looking for an injection of fuel. It’s a 2 stroke. On an 18’ fish n ski combo. Filters should all be clean. Going to check the plugs today.

Just seems strange as it was firing on all cylinders last time I took it out.
 

mike_i

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What condition is the primer bulb in when it acts up? If it's compressed try pumping it and open the gas cap and see what happens.
 

airshot

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When was the last time the notor had a complete tuneup....plugs, fuel system cleanout, new filters etc ??
 

racerone

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Water in the fuel ?-----Oil injection tested and working properly ?----Start with a compression test.----Post the numbers.-----Then do a spark check as it sounds like it is running on 3 of 4 cylinders.-----
 
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