bogging when taking off

spacerust

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Feb 18, 2008
Messages
190
i have a '18 skooter with 150 hp mercury 2 stroke. it seems like when i am about to take off in about 2 feet of water if i give some gas it bogs down and turns off. but when i'm in deep enough water 2 and half or more i can take off in a jump. not sure if i need to adjust the throttle. if anyone has any suggestions on things for me to check. i usually have to sputter to deep enough water and i'm fine.
 

amsimonsjs

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jun 21, 2008
Messages
32
Re: bogging when taking off

Engine too low and prop is hitting the bottom?
 

jimg984

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Jul 16, 2007
Messages
403
Re: bogging when taking off

motor may not up to operating tempture
 
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