Hit Bouy, Lost Speed?

[flhunter27]

First off, Thanks to all that replied to a previous thread about Carb Leakage. Now I was crusing at low light conditions and hit a stupid crab bouy. Notice a half second loss of power but then went back to normal. After a couple of minutes of WOT I noticed that I lost 10 MPH on speed. Everything else was fine Water PSI and Rpm's. I then noticed the boat was pulling hard to the right. Stop boat and had 2 ft. of rope aroung prop but that was it. Now I know if I move the trim tab to the right I Can probably fix the pull, but would that cause me to loss the MPH? The engine is a 1991 150 Johnson. Thanks to all who reply!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hit Bouy, Lost Speed?

if the wheel is pulling right move the back of the tab to the right. no it will not hurt speed. you got lucky.