200 mecury black max

[hung on a rock]

 I am in Springfield Ketchup. Ok, no additives then ( a little hard to swallow for me)  Any suggestions on fuel. 91 octane that is ethanol free is available at some stations and only get what I feel I will use that weekend.Thanks again for all the help and advice I will post on how it runs sunday.

 

[fishinwrench]

91 is fine.  I personally burn 87 in my own because I think it may be fresher.  It's a toss up.  Nobody really knows whether higher octane is beneficial or not in 2-stroke outboards where the addition of oil mixed in the fuel already slows the burn.  You may very well be throwing money away buying more expensive fuel, just the same as with additives.   

A case could be made in either direction. 

[hung on a rock]

Boat started peferct every time . Would get on plane for 2 minutes or so, consistent every time, then would want to bog down till I backed off the throttle some then would pick back up and for another couple of minutes. From one problem to the next I guess. 

 

[fishinwrench]

Could be a fuel pressure issue, or could be a high-speed stator breaking down.   Ya need to just have it properly diagnosed.  

[hung on a rock]

Thank you very much I will do that. You have been very helpful and it is much appreciated. 

[Ketchup]

How did the tourney go?

[hung on a rock]

Not so good actually no keepers.  Had a good practice last weekend the fish were shallow and active tough getting the boys to move out and slow down. We were forced with moter to stay close to ramp. Great time though. Next year I will have 2 of my boys fishing with me, can't wait. I am die hard and addicted to fishin it was a hard day not being able to fish. Kinda like your starving and have to stand in a buffet line for 8 hours without eating.  

[Ketchup]

I understand. Been there several times. It's great you were able to get him out tho.