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i currently have a 98 maxum 21' that has a 48834852a4518p prop. it has a 5.0L carb motor and just seems to be spinning to wot and not plaining well and top speed of about 35 mph wich seems low to me for motor size to boat size. this is my first boat so I may just have to accept it is what it is...
I have a 5.0 merc alpla one gen two. was given as gift boat sat for three years have rebuilt carb and have it running. after idleing for 20-30 minutes the elow temp is 135F, while the other side is 105. took out to lake and was running around 130 while moving gear and getting set up. took...
