I have a 2002 Mercury 40hp outboard (4 stroke) on my 2002 13' Boston Whaler. The motor has less than 40 hours. I take it to Marine Max every year for annual maint. This last time I brought it in they had to change the flywheel, belt, and more.
We took it out last weekend to test it and discovered the fastest I could get my boat was in the mid 20mph. More like 27-28 on my gps.
Is this the fastest this type motor can go? Last year I thought we went nearly 40mph. We have the same number of people (3), 6 gallon tank, etc. Even the gas seemed to empty faster. Just wondering if there is something I should be concerned about.
Thank you in advance.
We took it out last weekend to test it and discovered the fastest I could get my boat was in the mid 20mph. More like 27-28 on my gps.
Is this the fastest this type motor can go? Last year I thought we went nearly 40mph. We have the same number of people (3), 6 gallon tank, etc. Even the gas seemed to empty faster. Just wondering if there is something I should be concerned about.
Thank you in advance.