re: new here
Hi, I recently purchased a 1988 Bluefin Bass Dominator 1609 with a 35 hp Force Marine outboard. I have 2 questions for anyone familiar with this package, to me the 35 hp motor really lacks power, the boat isnt all that big or heavy but the motor just doesnt have any punch to it. With the throttle wide open it just seems to flatten out, no missing or surging it just goes flat... with just one person and normal gear rods and tackle , I did get up to about 25 mph, and with two people it was a struggle to reach 15 mph and the thing drank gas like it was going out of style. Also - I opened the motor cover and there is no kind of intake cover on the carburetor.. is this normal? If there is supposed tobe some kind of intake cover where might a person find a replacement? Thanks for any input!
Ken
Hi, I recently purchased a 1988 Bluefin Bass Dominator 1609 with a 35 hp Force Marine outboard. I have 2 questions for anyone familiar with this package, to me the 35 hp motor really lacks power, the boat isnt all that big or heavy but the motor just doesnt have any punch to it. With the throttle wide open it just seems to flatten out, no missing or surging it just goes flat... with just one person and normal gear rods and tackle , I did get up to about 25 mph, and with two people it was a struggle to reach 15 mph and the thing drank gas like it was going out of style. Also - I opened the motor cover and there is no kind of intake cover on the carburetor.. is this normal? If there is supposed tobe some kind of intake cover where might a person find a replacement? Thanks for any input!
Ken
