Boat is dual console hydrasport w/2002 opti 225
A few days ago, while I was sitting on the dock, a friend took my boat for a run. I could see that he got out of the channel and into about a foot of water below which was a couple of feet of mud. He trimmed the engine up and gave it a little gas and rode with the bow up and the stern down for awhile. Then, deciding that he could probably get up on plane - and with the engine still trimmed up - he gave it full throttle and the boat practically stood on end for about 50 yards while he plowed through the mud - until he finally got it up on plane.
The boat still turns up 5500 rpm but has lost about 7 mph in speed and it runs slower at any rpm than it did prior to this. Any connection?
What do I check and how do I check it? Given my mechanical ability I'm inclined to take it to a dealer. However, this may be an opportunity to increase my mechanical knowledge - if checking it won't get me over my head.
Thanks for your thoughts.
A few days ago, while I was sitting on the dock, a friend took my boat for a run. I could see that he got out of the channel and into about a foot of water below which was a couple of feet of mud. He trimmed the engine up and gave it a little gas and rode with the bow up and the stern down for awhile. Then, deciding that he could probably get up on plane - and with the engine still trimmed up - he gave it full throttle and the boat practically stood on end for about 50 yards while he plowed through the mud - until he finally got it up on plane.
The boat still turns up 5500 rpm but has lost about 7 mph in speed and it runs slower at any rpm than it did prior to this. Any connection?
What do I check and how do I check it? Given my mechanical ability I'm inclined to take it to a dealer. However, this may be an opportunity to increase my mechanical knowledge - if checking it won't get me over my head.
Thanks for your thoughts.
