I just happened to feel the water comming out of the motor while rinsing in a lake the other day and it was hot. I've had the boat for 3 years and have it tuned every year. Last autumn I had the impeller replaced. I do not have a temp gauge or a pressure gauge just an overheat alarm. (which has never gone off) the motor is a carburated 2 cycle. The water wouldn't burn but it's pretty hot (like hot tub hot). It does seem to cool off just a little when the boat is traveling over 5kts. (no tach either) The motor "pees" normal, barely spits when cold then pees well after that. My question is, would 140-160 be a normal temp for the pee if the thermostat doesn't open until about there? I guess I don't know if hot pee is normal or not.
but since it does start to cool at speed, it sounds like a thermostat is stuck closed. would you agree?
thank you
dw
but since it does start to cool at speed, it sounds like a thermostat is stuck closed. would you agree?
thank you
dw