1979 Sunnrunner with Penta 200D bogs in drive

[brkboater]

I have a 1979 Sunnerrunner with a Penta 200d which I believe is a 305, it is also has a Volvo 280 outdrive. It sat for about 1 1/2 year, i got it running with fresh gas, seafoam, and starter fluid. Would take a little starter fluid to get it going and then after that crank everytime, even after running it a bit yesterday (had trim tab problems) it cold started on first turn this morning. After pulling my mother in-law and son for approx 5 minutes my wife pulled me for about 10 and then it slowly lost power. I got in boat and confirmed the loss of power and we limped back to the dock with a max rev of about 2500 rpms. It revs fine in neutral but in drive it does not. This boat is new to me and I am new to boats. So not sure where to start. Thanks.

 

[Scott Danforth]

the fact that you need to give it starting fluid to start is indicative that the carb needs to come apart and be rebuilt. I am willing to bet that you will find the carp full of gunk. time to pull the carb and rebuild it.

did you change the fuel/water filter as well?

 

[brkboater]

i was thinking that the carb needed to come off and be rebuilt, ive never actually rebuilt one but am not afraid to try it. I did not change the fuel/water filter, im not quite sure where that is? any suggestions on possible location. I assume if i follow the main fuel line to the motor i will come across it.

 

[Scott Danforth]

fuel/water separator should be on starboard side of motor, probably hanging off bottom of exhaust manifold. change the filter, when you do, empty the contents into a clear plastic bag and inspect the contents.

the filter should be changed every year.