I was out with my boat I just got a month ago. 14 ft Northwood with a 15 horse evinrude. It was windy coming from the south and I was heading south on the lake. The boat got up and going quite well compared to if there is no wind. I know the wind was a factor but it seems like it should be faster even on a calm day. The motor starts and runs good and idles fine. I dont think its had a tune up for a while. Would this help? I did replace the plugs and lower unit oil. I ran some sea foam through it a few weeks ago but didnt seem to help with the speed. I know a small 15 horse will not move it at mach speeds. The boat has a carpeted wood floor with 3 pedestal seats, livewell, battery and fuel tank.
Any idea on this one? Any specific maintenance needed?
Was at the Shagawa lake boat launch and these two ducks came right up to me. I think someone has been feeding them.
I also noticed that one of them has an eye that is partially shut.
I appreciate that. I actually stopped last night but I didnt get back to town til 5:45 and you were closed. Were open when I went by to bring the girls to school this morning so I grabbed eight packs. Probably be way to many dont remember them being so big.
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I was out with my boat I just got a month ago. 14 ft Northwood with a 15 horse evinrude. It was windy coming from the south and I was heading south on the lake. The boat got up and going quite well compared to if there is no wind. I know the wind was a factor but it seems like it should be faster even on a calm day. The motor starts and runs good and idles fine. I dont think its had a tune up for a while. Would this help? I did replace the plugs and lower unit oil. I ran some sea foam through it a few weeks ago but didnt seem to help with the speed. I know a small 15 horse will not move it at mach speeds. The boat has a carpeted wood floor with 3 pedestal seats, livewell, battery and fuel tank.
Any idea on this one? Any specific maintenance needed?
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