I have a 1991 fisherman with a 2 stroke yamaha, which normally runs very well. However, when I went to accelerate to my cruising speed the other afternoon, the engine stuttered at first and I could feel a significant lack of power. I slowed the boat down and put it in neutral, and then very slowly, accelerated to my cruising speed. I thought my problem had been resolved, but I was mistaken.
I ran up to my fishing spot and shut off the motor.
After my drift, I went to start the motor, but it would barely turn over. My first instinct was to check the battery, but both had sufficient power. It took me several attempts and I had to re-prime the fuel ball in order to finally start the motor.
Once I got it started, I got to about 10-12 knots before the motor cut out once again. It took me another 5 minutes to get the motor started yet again and at that point, I slowly accelerated and everything seemed fine.
I ran the motor for another 20-30 minutes following my mishap and it ran well, but I am not feeling very confident with the motor and I fish too often to have this inconsistency.
I would like some possible solutions to this issue.
Some have suggested a good dose of Startron and Ring free to dissolve any performance inhibiting contaminants.
I am "all ears" for your advice.
Thank you in advance!!
I ran up to my fishing spot and shut off the motor.
After my drift, I went to start the motor, but it would barely turn over. My first instinct was to check the battery, but both had sufficient power. It took me several attempts and I had to re-prime the fuel ball in order to finally start the motor.
Once I got it started, I got to about 10-12 knots before the motor cut out once again. It took me another 5 minutes to get the motor started yet again and at that point, I slowly accelerated and everything seemed fine.
I ran the motor for another 20-30 minutes following my mishap and it ran well, but I am not feeling very confident with the motor and I fish too often to have this inconsistency.
I would like some possible solutions to this issue.
Some have suggested a good dose of Startron and Ring free to dissolve any performance inhibiting contaminants.
I am "all ears" for your advice.
Thank you in advance!!
