I have a 1984 Evinrude 235 on a 17' tri-hull ski boat. 14.25 x 23' ss prop. One powerpack has been replaced, and the timing has been set by the shop.<br /><br />Engine maxes out a 5000rpm. Speedometer reports 55mph. I am concerned that 5000rpm is too low.<br /><br />Engine runs good w/o...
I've been working on my '84 235 Evinrude for four summers, fixing one thing at a time... Right now i'm seeing that my fuel filter housing isn't staying full. The fuel level will get lower slowly at idle, more quickly at higher RPM. The side of the filter to the motor always stays full, but...
My '84 Evinrude 235 has a poor hole shot and doesn't reach very high RPM. It is on a 17' tri-hull and has a 14.5x23 ss prop.<br /><br />It helps the hole shot if everyone is up front, or out of the boat. It seems to reach a top RPM of 5000 and a top speed of 55mph irregarless of load. The...
I have an 84 Evinrude 235. The recomended RPM range for the motor is 4750-5750, with peak horspower at 5250. The prop is a stainless steel 3-blade 14.5x23". The boat is a 1982 Phantom 17' tri-hull Runabout Spirit.<br /><br />The reaches a maximum speed of 55mph at 5000rpm irregarless of...
Please HELP!!!<br /><br />My local mechanic has exhasted his efforts on my motor (he has admitted to hating 235's).<br /><br />I run my 235 on a 17' tri-hull skiboat, using a 23-pitch prop. I know that seems like a steep prop, but this boat used to pull teams of skiers with that prop!<br /><br...
