New (to me) boat quirks. OMC 2.3L

[Jaxson]

I recently purchased a 1989 17' Bowrider with an OMC 2.3L I/O. It is a lightly used boat with a freshly rebuilt carb and I am tuning up the points, plugs, etc this weekend. I have noticed that it really pitches up and stays that way when I am driving alone. I have the tilt all the way down but it still struggles to plane. How can I check to see if there is water between the outer and inner layer skins weighing down the back and causing this imbalance? Thanks in advance.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: New (to me) boat quirks. OMC 2.3L

Welcome to iboats <br />Could be a prop issue....<br />Could be a tune up issue...<br />You should post the make of the boat.... <br />It will enable the forum to better answer your question ....JK

 

[cmyers_uk]

Re: New (to me) boat quirks. OMC 2.3L

Jaxson, presumably if it was waterlogged at the back it would sit lower in the water at standstill? <br /><br />Are you achieving the correct engine revs at full throttle?<br /><br />I am not sure if its possible but couldnt you use a normal damp meter you use on house walls?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: New (to me) boat quirks. OMC 2.3L

have it weighed. nada will give boat weight, there is a site for engine and outdrive weight. figure trailer weight. if you are over you have water. or you can drill a couple of test holes and epoxy the back if dry.

 

[Jaxson]

Re: New (to me) boat quirks. OMC 2.3L

Thanks. All good suggestions. It is a 17' Forester. If I drilled a hole to check where would be the best location. On the transom perhaps. also how would a tune up affect the trim of the boat? It seems to sit the same level in the water but it throws a spray just aft of midway down the hull. I don't remember if it did that the first time I had it out. Thanks in advance.