Outboard revs increase but boat doesn't accelerate

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If you have a situation where you increase the throttle on your outboard and the boat doesn't go much faster, chances are the rubber bushing in the propeller has failed. When an outboard motor has a spun hub in the propeller it can feel like you are driving a car that has a slipping clutch, and in many ways it is a similar problem. This video looks at the symptoms of this and a couple of ways to fix it, with the best really being to just put a new propeller on. Easy!
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@rossbruce9546 7 жыл бұрын

I love how this chap just gets to the point of how to fix the problem. With a lot of videos I get tired of hearing about what they had for supper and what their children are doing.

@USMC-Sniper-0137 6 жыл бұрын

Don't wanna feel like one of the family, mate?:D

@brandonnorris1026 5 жыл бұрын

@@USMC-Sniper-0137 He's right though, a lot of videos either have a ton of music or seem like it is a family movie.

@TheJohnny1x 4 жыл бұрын

Saved me some serious grief! My next move was to drop the lower unit.. He did good.

@graysonjeremy7084 2 жыл бұрын

instaBlaster

@Godsbest777 10 ай бұрын

So True... sad thing is 6yrs later you still see dining content, how they walk the dog, etc when i just needed to know how to put a alternator on..lol

@heavymetalfishingla Жыл бұрын

If you ever do see this sir, just know your videos have helped me a ton over my few years of boat ownership. You're doing God's work helping those of us who can't afford to go to a shop

@michaelarnstein65 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video THIS IS ONE OF THE FEW EXAMPLES OF HOW AWESOME AND USEFUL THE INTERNET CAN BE! THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO!

@salesbuddy6526 4 жыл бұрын

Mate, another great video, clear & concise with no BS. Keep up the good work!

@steveh6450 8 жыл бұрын

Another great video Stu! Thanks, had this exact same thing happen to me on the weekend, of course it decided to go while I was in the shipping lane coming back, thankfully the freighter had already passed through :) Learning a ton from your videos. Many thanks again!

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, it is a common problem that's for sure.

@magosteamj1243 6 жыл бұрын

STU I DO NOT STOP LEARNING LOOKING AT YOUR VIDEOS. You are the best on outboards the perfect explanations. . that never end . Thanks

@DangarMarine 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@thejohnsons7901 8 жыл бұрын

Always interesting to hear your advice. It applies to Cape Cod just as well. Thank you!

@TheJohnny1x 4 жыл бұрын

My friend I want to say thank you for this video. I have a 120hp Johnson. I bought a prop from eBay for it over the winter, (as mine was kinda beat up). My first ride was great, second ride it started revving and slowing down. I though my gears were going. Your video saved me ALOT of work!! I put the old prop back on and it ran like a champ. Thank you for this invaluable info! Be well, and happy boating. John- from North Dakota.

@DangarMarine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad it helped. :)

@johnc.wunscheljr2873 Жыл бұрын

I know how to do all of this. But I like watching your videos to learn something new or a short cut. Keep the videos coming. You have the best boat videos on youtube

@brentmadison2173 5 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks for taking the time to make it. I've got an Evinrude 15hp and had my first hub slip... Watching the video helps take away the fear that I'm going to mess things up - and especially liked the emergency fix. Subscribed to your page and looking for more excellent boating videos. Thanks!

@DangarMarine 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent, glad the video helped you. :)

@ScottDube1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate saved me a lot of trouble. Outboard was acting up on maiden voyage of the season, just like you describe here. After removing the prop I find the bushing is shot! Thanks again for the great videos!

@gman2013 7 жыл бұрын

Enjoy watching your videos, you do a great job explaining what it is you are doing. This happened to my boat as i was approaching the dock last time I was out. My heart sank $$$$, I will be pulling the prop now! Thanks!

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Gene. :)

@josh33025 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I just had this happen to me today where the rpm would rise and the boat would slow down. Easy fix!

@errolm8537 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and advice. Another great intuitive video.

@laithsabih2650 7 жыл бұрын

This happened to me yesterday while I was out in the water and I thought it was the gearbox but now I'm quiet happy with the problem thanks to you without this video I would've spent lots of money on getting a new gearbox. Thanks for the help :)

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

You welcome, it is always nice to find out your problem is something simpler (and cheaper!) than you originally thought. :)

@randyyyyyl 2 жыл бұрын

Dangar with the best information on the tube. So much useful, correct information. Even some Jerry rigs which, are Always helpful when youre not rich. Cheers!

@chrisdekock2579 3 жыл бұрын

Matey, thank you for this video. Got my 25EL77H two days ago with 2 strange screws in the prop... All makes sense now! Lost 90% thrust after opening her up fully, and was so worried! You saved the day. Next beer is on me!

@DangarMarine 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. :)

@Jacobsideways64 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a boat and quickly found this issue with my Johnson 90. Dropped the boat in the water for the first time and was able to rev it all the way up and had it go nowhere. My bushing was all mushy when I took it out. Thanks for the advice as always.

@DangarMarine 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad the video helped you.

@KowboyUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Thought I heard a strange sound from my outboard followed by the boat losing forward momentum. The boats been much slower than normal, even at full throttle, and it's had me baffled for over a week. Going to check the prop in the morning. Thanks for the tip.

@Greg-hc9sm 8 жыл бұрын

Learning a lot from your videos, I just subscribed today but I've been watching and taking some notes. Im 19 and I inherited an old skiff with a 25 hp Yamaha 4-stroke and I've been teaching myself the maintenance for it. Learning a lot all the way over here in Florida:)

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg. Glad the videos are helping. Good luck with your new boat! :)

@shaunmcinnis1960 7 жыл бұрын

Your video's are very good.Straight to the point and well presented.Thanks for posting!

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

+shaun mcinnis Thanks Shaun, glad you like them. :)

@UnforgettableSailing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!! Just did the bolts trick, im currently in south pacific and you saved the day!

@DangarMarine 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, glad the vid helped you. :)

@blakeshodgepodge2530 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! Thank you for the very clear information on what this issue is and what to do to fix it. Also, thank you for the last resort option to use in a pinch. Very handy!

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome mate, glad it helped you. :)

@vinceperkushin3008 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Helped me out a lot!!

@anthonylombard8573 2 жыл бұрын

I truly hope you know how valuable your advice and knowledge is man. top form

@aaronfrench8322 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video and the quality. It helped me out a lot!

@sailingitlldo1109 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great videos. I think you just solved a problem. My outboard on my sailboat seems to be losing power. The engine revs just fine, but she don't go like she used too. Sooo. Tomorrow I will pull the motor and check the prop. and clean the plugs. and air filter.

@befrankpls 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, just too good to believe, I never even knew that the bushing was even there to protect the gear box from further damage. I feel I had hit the prop sometime, and so I had lost power due to slippage. I better change my prop on my Yamaha 90 hp 2 stroke. Thanks once again, and a big Hello from Goa, India. Keep up the good coaching and sharing

@DangarMarine 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Had a wonderful week in Anjuna once. :)

@rossr100 7 жыл бұрын

A '74 Johnson 50 doing just that. Thanks for the video, not near as terrified now! A good Easter weekend project now.

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

+R. R. You're welcome, fortunately this one isn't a serious problem. :)

@paulinemacabinguil6784 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just got into this issue today with our Yamaha V250. Able to fix it while waiting for our replacement parts with this corona virua thing. Stay safe!

@peterpauldonoghue7024 Жыл бұрын

With my Johnson seahorse 15HP a plug spanner worked for removing the castle-nut Thanks for uploading and sharing the video Stu...

@rdeanbenson217 4 жыл бұрын

great R&R video! All outboard users should carry a spare prop (all boaters actually), and the tools to change it! Can't say how many times that has saved my weekend!

@suzetteweast8493 5 жыл бұрын

My husband is having this exact same problem . He hit a unseen stump leaving the boat launch, at a very low speed. We thought that he was going to have to get into the gearbox and change out expensive parts. I am so thankful that you share expertise with us. I checked my prop and sure enough the thrust bushing is worn out. The rubber is gone. Thank you so much for the info and for saving me hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Our 1978 Evinrude 115 hp will be cutting through the water at top speed in no time.

@DangarMarine 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, glad it wasn’t anything more serious.

@twowheelernc Жыл бұрын

This is my second or third video I have watched from you and they are great!!

@elinameissner6236 5 жыл бұрын

I am not in the habit of commenting any videos but I had to make an exception here- this video solved my problem 100%. I was out on a Lake in Finland when my prop ever so slightly scraped some rock- nothing major, didn't think much of it. But then I had exactly the problem with high revs and going nowhere afterwards.I was afraid that the gear box was damaged but simply changing the prop as Stu suggested did the trick. I also changed to a larger pitch and suddenly my boat moves easier with high load- I just love these videos and the fact that Stu helped me from the other side of the planet. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Kristian from Finland.

@DangarMarine 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristan. Glad the problem wasn't anything more serious! :)

@GSC727 5 жыл бұрын

I was out in a buddy's little 16 foot Boston Whaler with a 92 15hp Johnson on the back experiencing exactly those symptoms. Runs great in the driveway but no guts on the water. Tomorrow the prop comes off for an inspection of that bushing, which I suspected might have been the problem to begin with. Thanks as always Stu for the great informative videos.

@craigbielsky115 4 жыл бұрын

bet that wasnt it!

@benscanlon8312 Жыл бұрын

@@craigbielsky115 Thats exactly my issue at the moment. Motor revs to full revs with no resistance but wont get past 2 grand in the water and I'm just staring at the sky. Any update on what the issue was? Thanks

@michaeltroyer8796 7 жыл бұрын

This sounds exactly like what happened to me yesterday out on the water. It kept revving up with no acceleration when trying to go faster, but I was able to make it back at a low speed, Thanks for the video!

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Michael, definitely sounds like a new prop is in order.

@chrismadeley2514 4 жыл бұрын

yep great exactly my prob! caught prop in a reversing with motor down accident then on a rock! id be sure this is my problem! thank you!

@michaelthruman9502 6 жыл бұрын

thanks, great video my wife and I just had this happen thought it was something really bad makes me feel better we could only idle around out on the Mississippi river.

@DangarMarine 6 жыл бұрын

A new prop should see you back in action in no time. :)

@WillsGarage91 8 жыл бұрын

Another great video as usual. Great info for a new boat owner (I'm a marine tech as well, 8 years experience and I carry both Evinrude and Mercury certifications)

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

+classicoutboards Thanks! Where are you based?

@WillsGarage91 8 жыл бұрын

Connecticut, USA

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

Must be nice an chilly at the moment. Hope you aren't having too much trouble with the snow.

@WillsGarage91 8 жыл бұрын

Not super cold here, but we had snow Saturday into Sunday. I have been rigging new boats for spring delivery, and tomorrow am helping bring boats to one of the two boat shows we do every year.

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

Cool, glad to hear there is always work to do, even in winter!

@charleslove2319 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you info I have owned 2 boats and I watch your KZfaq videos and they are awesome! It’s good to get honest info and your making this would so much better. Good people that’s what this world needs. Thank you!

@DangarMarine 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles, glad you've been enjoying the vids. :)(

@AlexNorway80 Жыл бұрын

Thx Stu, this did take away The jumping in higher speed, did first check The Clutch but it was The prop, thx for all The help. Great vids you are showing it so every one can fix stuff 👏👍👍👍

@TheWheel4 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. My outboard did this today. Couldn’t think what it could be. Was expecting the worse being having to replace the gearbox. I’ll be very happy if I get out of it for just the cost of a new prop.

@DangarMarine 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Sounds like you’ll be fine with a new prop. These gearboxes can’t slip like a car clutch. If it’s moving at all it’s probably fine.

@wayneapanui585 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu, Really helped me out of a lot of money that I thought I was going to spend.

@DangarMarine 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, glad it helped.

@claybryon4955 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very instructive. Exactly the information I needed.

@Fireship1 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips Stu. Never knew you could even fix a prop with a spun hub. Great info to know and have. Thanks!

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. It's a good technique to file away in the back of your mind should you ever need it.

@russg1801 6 жыл бұрын

It isn't 'fixed.' It's jury-rigged. Don't run the boat with the prop like that longer than necessary; replace the prop or have a 'proper' replacement hub pressed in.

@ShawmahlamaDing 2 жыл бұрын

Dude thank you so so much. I thought it was something in my gearbox causing the issue. You just saved me atleast 100$ probably more. Thanks

@lockislit 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate, this was exactly the problem on my 30 Yamaha

@giorgiogiorgi932 3 жыл бұрын

In my old johnson 4CV 2T (1994) it was not the prop. I serviced it, then it began to rev up and getting speed slowly, but full speed. It has a spring onto the prop shaft, to engage or disengage forward gear. This spring needs to be totally down the shaft, otherwise it loses grip and the prop revs up slowly. I did not mount it properly. Everything else was fine, I thought I destroyed the gears but fortunately everything was perfect. 4cv johnson 2t gearbox is very simple and sturdy, I think only lack of oil can destroy it. Big thanks to Dangar, this site is amazing, I learned tons of stuff. I am an amateur fisherman hanging aroun tyreenian sea in italy, calabria

@Bleemus 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always. Learning a lot from you.

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keth, glad the videos are helping. :)

@regularguy8592 3 жыл бұрын

a lot of helpful info here and straight to the point too, thanks!

@DangarMarine 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. :)

@susanfrost739 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video, thank you, so informative!

@jacobthompson9776 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Very much appreciated.

@4GH440 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have just had this happen on my Mercury 15HP motor on our tender. I now greatly suspect that the rubber on the spline has done this having watched your video as these are the exact same symptons. I will now give the repair a go myself and just replace the prop but also do the dodgy fix just in case of an emergency and have a spare available.

@fishyhobby3697 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, clever fix.. if any of you spend enough time on a boat, you may consider having a spare prop.. cheers!

@MrSamo001 6 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Keep them coming

@DangarMarine 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samo!

@chasingredsoutdoors6371 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent content on your videos I'm gonna try this on my boat I'm having the same issue ohh dough not sure it will be the prop bcuz it started after I service the motor mine will go fast but takes to long

@707fv 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, I just ran into this issue this weekend. I've been racking my brain trying to figure it out and failed to consider the simplest issue. Thanks.

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

It is an odd one if you aren't familiar with it, and relatively common too.

@871jamie 2 жыл бұрын

Not much experience with boats eh? It shows.

@grimakastatik 2 ай бұрын

@@871jamie We all start somewhere.

@tolgahk84 8 жыл бұрын

Another excellent how to video from you, thanks heaps Stu

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

+tolgahk84 Thank you! :)

@craigedwards9851 8 жыл бұрын

awsom videos I'm new to boating and learning heaps .way over here in newzealand

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

+Craig Edwards Hey Craig, glad the videos are helping you. Always great to hear from a near neighbour. ;)

@theunknowable2010 7 жыл бұрын

great information. It really works!!! Thank you!

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherry, you're welcome. :)

@carypeaden4147 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very helpful.

@DangarMarine 3 жыл бұрын

Great to here.

@radiofreq7868 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I think this is what's going on with my boat.

@nzbarbers3868 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing talent man .

@waynelee-leong9856 6 жыл бұрын

Well done mate, love your videos.

@DangarMarine 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne!

@seanmccarthy3660 7 жыл бұрын

omg this same issue just happened to me Saturday exactly like he said felt like clutch slip hope this is my fix !

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

It is quite a common problem. Fingers crossed for you. :)

@vetterfellow 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate; another great video.

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. :)

@nathanielnewsome6699 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video my 50 hp has been doing this I thought it was something difficult to fix I will get me a new prop for it

@TheJohnny1x 4 жыл бұрын

Right???? Lordy how simple was that? Glad I didn't tear into my lower unit.. Happy Boating!!

@hawks2252 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!! Excellent explanation and vid. solved my problem, thank you again.

@timothydavis9074 Жыл бұрын

Great information!

@koskelin5955 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great film, helped me out a lot!

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

No worries mate, good to hear. :)

@jaredvargas2210 8 жыл бұрын

+Dangar Marine hey my boat was running good but it got slow

@Kensmusicvideos 5 жыл бұрын

Great help, thanks much!

@Kurtdog63 4 жыл бұрын

Good to buy spare prop and have in boat just like having a spare tire for your vehicle. If possible, paddle boat to shoreline and work on in shallow water just in case you drop something. May pickup extra nut, nut wire clip. Great videos as usual.

@ralifostevens1247 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that helped a lot nice video

@sybersausage 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great help thank you :)

@johngormley2192 5 жыл бұрын

I have had several different couplings replaced over the years without any vibration issues.

@supershane1960 4 жыл бұрын

So. It all started here. Good informative video Stu... ;-}

@mazdiff5477 2 жыл бұрын

Good helpful video thx for uploading!

@krsbay 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you've saved me from having an expensive long wait at the repair shop!

@DangarMarine 5 жыл бұрын

Good news! :)

@FAN3LL1 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative.

@grimakastatik 2 ай бұрын

Same thing is happening to mine. But my bushing seemed ok and spline on prop was good. I thought *maybe my gears? But it high revs and goes the same speed you were. I may just do a whole prop replacement before i mess with gears. Good video!

@josephdeakyne197 5 жыл бұрын

Great fix from down under from your yank friend

@louiegarza1193 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@Castathon 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always mate thank you

@DangarMarine 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@evinfan9992 8 жыл бұрын

Hi you post very nice and useful video how to maintain outboard motor. i like boating and i like fixing outboard motors. But now we have winter time here in East Europe I had in my hands mosty all of small motors( up to 20 hp). Best to You

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

+Evin Fan Thanks Evin, glad the videos help you. It's interesting, I was looking at what percentage of the worlds population live in the northern hemisphere and are having winter right now and apparently it is 88%! I'm expecting views to increase by July. ;) Take care, Stuart

@greglambrecht1803 5 жыл бұрын

Picked up a boat this past week , finally got out today with it . Brought the wife and kids , we were all excited .. planned on fishing and going waterskiing for the first time in about 15 years. Started up fine , got out of the no wake zone and hammered it down thinking I'd impress the kids..well , that didn't happen .Instead all it did was rev up really high. We were all happy to just be out on the lake so we just cruised around slow and just went swimming..I had an extra prop with me but no tools..Oh well at least I know what the problem is..

@DangarMarine 5 жыл бұрын

Ah well, at least it is an easy fix. :)

@Xpyburnt_ndz 4 жыл бұрын

Thnx Stu! Cheers m8!

@smokster0604 8 жыл бұрын

That is so cool what a hack I love your videos .......

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like it. :)

@rameshhanoman5846 8 жыл бұрын

thanks again, I will keep in order an check each one.

@miriamedwards3920 3 жыл бұрын

Great fix to get home.... or in our case, from our remotr off grid home back to town

@davidgreenleaf3178 7 жыл бұрын

My 77 evinrude was doing the same thing. Wish I found this video before I took apart my whole lower unit. Better late than never. Thanks for the advice.

@DangarMarine 7 жыл бұрын

Oh well, as you say, at least you will be in the know for next time. :)

@bloodgt3 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I just took my used boat out for the first time today . It was my very first time out and after about 15 minutes this happened to me I lost acceleration and it would only go forward slowly. I was scared it was a serious issue. I'm going to take the prop off and see if that was the problem.

@sarahanderson8920 4 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Danger

@DangarMarine 4 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!

@Greg-pc7qp 8 жыл бұрын

+Dangar Marine Thanks for the feedback. It idles a little bit low but not too bad. When I got back to the boat ramp (thanks to a lovely couple who gave us a tow) I was flushing the motor and it went into gear fine without stalling. I have since tried putting it in gear and turning the prop by hand and it spins clockwise with a slight clicking sound every half rotation. It doesn't spin anti clockwise when in gear or either direction when it's in reverse. When in neutral it spins and feels smooth. I took the lower unit off recently so maybe I haven't connected it up properly. It's an old Suzuki dt85 1982 model and they can be tricky to get back together.

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

+Greg Hi Greg, the clicking is normal. Have you made any progress with it?

@garystark6834 2 жыл бұрын

information exellent

@richardinliberec 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this. My boat lost traction at a time when I really needed it and it was a scary moment, made worse by not knowing what had caused the issue. Pity there is nothing about this in the troubleshooting section of the manual (Suzuki DF5).

@hawks2252 2 жыл бұрын

I have been fishing for years, but none of my buddies with years of boat experience as well knew what the problem was. so easy but the bushing is so critical - who knew.

@alfredobermudez6173 8 жыл бұрын

you are very professional

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

+Alfredo Bermudez Thank you.

@garyfawcett945 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic exactly what mine is doing

@DangarMarine 6 жыл бұрын

Fortunately it is nothing serious.

@alnbaba 8 жыл бұрын

I was out for a first test of a newly rebuilt 1968 evinrude 9.5hp yesterday and it spun the hub, it failed after I put into reverse. I had a spare so no big deal, but I thought about this video and it was a quick diagnosis. Its a good runner after a bit of work and very few dollars. I got 3 and half 9.5hp for $150 so I'll have spare parts for a life time.

@DangarMarine 8 жыл бұрын

+alnbaba Sounds like you are well set up for long time of boating!

@peterjensen6844 5 жыл бұрын

When I was out the other day, I had these exact symptoms. Boat would move at low RPM but as soon as I would give it throttle, it would over-rev and we wouldn't move. This is the first thing I thought of. Thankfully I remembered your very first advice here to check for a prop or lower unit obstruction. That was it! Big old mass of lake weed on the front of the skeg. Put it in reverse and backed out of it. Problem solved. :P

@DangarMarine 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it was something simple! :)

@peterjensen6844 5 жыл бұрын

@@DangarMarine me too! Although I am going to try a different prop. Based on the prop selector from Solas, my 13.75in x 15 pitch is well under pitched. Does make sense as the guy who had the outboard before me used it on a pontoon. Going to try the recommended 13x19 and see what we get.