Yesterday I could not not get the boat to go faster than 17 mph! Both engines were putting out full power. I pushed each engine up separately and got 12 on each one which is about right. But both engines at full power would not go over 17.... I'm baffled. My boat buddy says its not a spun prop, it can only be a really dirty bottom. What do y'all think?
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Marlin dirty bottom?
- Thread starter Hookster57
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Motors up to 12 ? without even knowing what motors you have I'm gonna guess twin 250 hp . They should turn up to somewhere over 5000 rpms each. Does the bottom look dirty ? it will be worse around the waterline. How long since boat has been ran, recently? Need more detailed info....
I haven't used it much and yes I have a salad ring around the waterline. It sits in a tidal creek.
Cmon now Christo I beat you to the punch on this one!!!! Ha Ha ! :mrgreen:christo15 said:So I was right! It's incredible how fast those things collect under the boat!
Hookster, might be time for some paint LOL!!! :mrgreen:
Tucker
GreatGrady Captain
My boat is docked in fresh water and I boat and fish in brackish to salt water. Noticing a lot of algae growth on the bottom this year. Bottom paint is fresh.