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Engine cranks but will not fire. What should I check?
Use this fuel, spark and compression checklist when an outboard cranks normally but will not fire or start.
Engine runs fine at idle but bogs down / loses power under full throttle load?
Troubleshoot an outboard that idles normally but bogs or loses power under load by checking fuel flow, ignition, propeller load and engine protection systems.
How do I pick the correct propeller pitch & diameter for my HP outboard? Speed vs load trade-off?
Choose an outboard propeller by matching engine fitment and wide-open-throttle RPM, then balance pitch, diameter, blades, acceleration, load and top speed.