Altittude and boat engines? California to Saskatchewan???

[roonie]

wondering if a boat engine from California (479ft.) to Saskatchewan is 1580 ft. above sea level would have diffuculty running in its new environment. Would the jet need to be upgraded??

 

[boobie]

It's only approx. 1000 feet Should have no problem. JMHO.

 

[Scott Danforth]

No problems at all. Most you would see would be about 3% less power

 

[jimmbo]

We run lots of boats in Alberta, a good portion of the province is over 2100 ft, I've never seen rejetting done. Just a tweak on the idle mix. The engine do develop a little less power and need to be repropped to cope with the less dense air

 

[interalian]

I'm at 3300' and just asked the same question the other day, same answer.

 

[bruceb58]

3% per 1000 ft.

1580 is not enough to worry about to re jet if that is your question.

 

[roonie]

thank you guys....just wish i could get responses like this on the merc. forum as this engine is a merc....are merc engines that good that they never break down?lol

 

[bruceb58]

You also didn't state if you have a carb or fuel injection.