Recent content by dmsva

Should shave added rpm went back up to 5900,

Thanks for all the advice on this, wanted to report back on the cause of the problem. I had a recent tune up on the engine and went back to explore the low RPM issue, I pulled all the spark plugs and 5 of the 6 looked normal for plugs with ~10 hours. The 6th plugged looked brand new and had no...

This feedback is great, i also changed lakes 3 years ago and I now traverse a channel that is a no wake zone of about 20 minutes in each direction. Its been 2 years since the plugs were changed.....the last 2 years I have not been able to use the boat much so less than 15 hours but I'll change...

that is very helpful. I will check my prop specs and see if that explains the lower RPM if not perhaps a tune up is in order. I appreciate the help

wow, interesting. I haven't focused on the prop (except making sure it wasn't damaged).

RPM at wot is consistent at 5400 and no damage to the prop.

Thanks, the pontoons are clean but I'll give them another scrubbing to be sure.

I have a 2014 GBR 2550 with a 250 HP Yamaha. My top speed is only 36mph lately, I don't run at full speed often so I don't know how long this has been going on but recall my top speeds were ~ 45mph when I first bought the boat. Does anyone have ideas on what to look at or can anyone with a...

Thank you for the response and the advice, just what i needed.

Does anyone store their Tri-toon on a Mooring? I have always used a boat lift for my 2550 GBR but am relocating to a new lake and will be storing on a permanent mooring. The mooring is all set but i am not sure if i should be attaching to the Center toon Eye or one or both of the deck cleats...