I have two problems with an 88' Johnson SPL.<br />First, at times it is very difficult to start.<br />We have to sometimes remove the cover and mess with the carburator while the other person turns the key. This seems to work most of the time.<br /><br />Once we get going, it's very difficult to plane out. Most of the time we can only go 6-8mph, with the throttle pushed all the way over. Every now and then, the boat will pick up and run great, but that's not often. In some cases the boat will rev up to 6-7k RPM's, and we'll have to back it down. <br />This guy told us when we take it out of the water to engage the throttle, and try to turn the prop. If the prop spun, then we had problems with the rubber gear. But the prop didn't spin.<br /><br />any idea...sorry for the vague description. Just kinda frustrated.<br /><br />thanks
