Reed 'America' Kellough
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2002 Yamaha 200HP VMAX 3.1L
The engine has been regularly serviced with no major problems but the last time the boat was out there seemed to be a tapping noise coming from the motor. As the boat accelerated the tapping would also become faster and louder. Once out of idle there is a long pause before the motor gets power, almost as if you are reving an engine in a car and then let go of the brake. At a certain point the motor seems to grip and then it will take off, before then its slow.
I am unsure what the issue is or if I provided enough information but i would much appreciate some help on what the problem may be. Thanks in advance!
The engine has been regularly serviced with no major problems but the last time the boat was out there seemed to be a tapping noise coming from the motor. As the boat accelerated the tapping would also become faster and louder. Once out of idle there is a long pause before the motor gets power, almost as if you are reving an engine in a car and then let go of the brake. At a certain point the motor seems to grip and then it will take off, before then its slow.
I am unsure what the issue is or if I provided enough information but i would much appreciate some help on what the problem may be. Thanks in advance!