Merc 25 doesn't bite water

Xpressjon

Cadet
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Aug 11, 2005
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My 25 Hp. doesn't seem to dig in when I'm under full throttle. The motor revs and when I slow down it digs in the water. Sometimes after reving it seem to also dig in. I changed props and don't seem to have the problem. They are the same kind of props. Sometimes when I turn of the motor after being at full throttle, I hear a screaching noise coming from the prop area on the prop giving me problems. Any ideas what the problem is and the fixes? thanks in advance.
 

cougar1985

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Oct 7, 2005
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Re: Merc 25 doesn't bite water

do i undestand you right that 1 prop does this and the other doesnt?if so your first prop has a spun hub.
 

Bob_VT

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Re: Merc 25 doesn't bite water

You can either replace the prop or google prop repair and you will see many options. For a 25 hp it should not be too much money.
 
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