Yamaha 200 not revving above 4500 rpms on 23 Ranger

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forfun1960

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Arrived at Lake Powell for our first cruise from Illinois for 2 weeks. Launched at Wahweep Marina and headed out to find the boat does not plane and I can only get up to 4500 rpm which is only 12 MPH. So back to the Wahweep. Talked to Marco at Ranger Tugs, he says the Yamaha's is ready sensitive to voltage and I might have a loose connection with the start battery but everything is tight.

Hope to get the mechanic to look at it tomorrow. But wondering if anyone else has had such an issue?
 
Do you have much stowed aboard? I'm wondering what your loaded weight is... because I can plane at 4500 (tabs half-down) and run about 27mph (ceramic coated, so she's slicker in the water than before 😀 ) but that's with about 500lbs - people and gear - loaded.

Nonetheless... I hope you find the problem, and it's cheap! :mrgreen:
 
IF it could be voltage it may possible be a corroded wire. ill be interested to see what your mechanic finds.
 
I have been loaded heavier without issue. I can cruise at 4500 after I get on plane, but just dont have the power to get it up on plane. Got mechanic looking at it now. The first comment was maybe the wrong prop for this altitude I told him I can only get 4500 rpm when I disengage the prop and throttle up. After that comment, he is thinking about what else could be the problem. Not a shop that works on Yamaha. 🙁
 
My experience has always been, what is different now than the last time. If you did no work on the engine I may suspect altitude. Lake Powell is not that high, but that is the only difference I see from when you used it last. Did you check battery voltage? How old is the fuel filter? Could all the jostling while driving caused crud to clog it? Do you have a spare filter to throw on? Does the 23 have a fuel screen at the pickup that may be clogged? If your problem is just the RPM's and it is running smooth perhaps bite the bullet and cruise at hull speed for economy and enjoy the slow ride. When you get back see how it runs. If you still have the problem then I am sure you will be able to find a mechanic.
 
Not familiar with the 200. I have had a 150 and now 300 Yamaha. Is this engine fuel injected? I had issues with the 150 and changed out a number of items that did not help. then i sent out the injectors for cleaning and it ran like new. Marina wanted about $80 apiece to clean. I found injectorman.com that did them for about $18 apiece (owner removes and mails to them). They give you a before and after graph to show the improvement in the spray and flow of the injector. Great service if anyone ever needs it.
 
Water in the transom?
 
forfun1960":2anlqfsw said:
Arrived at Lake Powell for our first cruise from Illinois for 2 weeks. Launched at Wahweep Marina and headed out to find the boat does not plane and I can only get up to 4500 rpm which is only 12 MPH. So back to the Wahweep. Talked to Marco at Ranger Tugs, he says the Yamaha's is ready sensitive to voltage and I might have a loose connection with the start battery but everything is tight.

Hope to get the mechanic to look at it tomorrow. But wondering if anyone else has had such an issue?
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My ignorance might be showing, but what does battery voltage have to do with anything once the engine is running? Marco's reply makes no sense to me.
I've got an R-27 that planes beautifully at 4500 RPM with a 300 Yamaha. Again, my ignorance might be showing, but 4500 RPM, regardless of HP, should be enough to put you on plane, properly trimmed. Your 200 Yamaha on a 23 is similarly powered to my 300 on my 27. If you are only making 12 mph at 4500 RPM, it isn't an electrical issue. Is your prop damaged, your hull EXTREMELY dirty, trim tabs full down? Do you experience porpoising?

As far as not revving above 4500, I don't know where to start. Fuel starvation, as mentioned, could be an issue. Otherwise, perhaps a faulty computer not advancing the spark, something wrong with your throttle? I'll be curious to hear the answer.
 
UPDATE: With help from Ruby another 2017 R-23 that boats Lake Powell and was kind enough to let me borrow his 13 pitch Yamaha Reliance Series Prop. Which fixed my problem not getting above 4500 rpm and allowed my R-23 to plane. Thanks George for your Generosity really Appreciate you helping me out.
 
Glad it was an easy (but not cheap) fix!
 
We're glad that our 13 pitch did the trick for you. It was great to meet you!

The 13 pitch Yamaha Reliance Series seems to be ideal for us on the western lakes we frequent.

Altitude and full provisioning are your enemy on the lake. We were on the lake recently and planed successfully with full gas, full water, four people, three dogs, two paddle boards, zodiac, 6 hp tender outboard, and five days worth of food and beverage, etc. Once fuel burns off and provisions deplete it gets easier and easier, however, here are our tips to get on plane with a fully provisioned R23 on Lake Powell:

1. Position with wind and sea astern.
2. Tabs up.
3. Trim down.
4. Full throttle.
5. At 4800 rpm, both tabs down quickly
6. At 5100 rpm, trim up two bars.
7. At 5200 rpm, tabs up slowly to plane.
8. Tabs up, only use "starboard bow down" (actual port tab) to keep boat level
9. If sea state allows, trim up two bars.

Of course, all crew to the v-berth until planed!

We cruise Lake Powell at 5400 rpm and achieve 30 mph and 2.0 mpg.
 
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