2005 F250, poor acceleration, top speed not affected

[big_tuna]

Hi, first time post here. Just bought a boat last summer with a 2005 F250 TXRD. I've been doing my own maintenance, filters, spark plugs, thermostats and have had no problems at all until now. (Thermostats were stuck open, but I replaced them).

This last weekend, the third trip after thermostats / spark plug replacement and about 50 hours into new filters I ran into problems. I don't believe the problem is related to any maintenance I performed.

So halfway into fishing trip, I noticed the boat idling high (around 900 rpms), and I couldn't get the boat on plane. When trying to accelerate and get on plane, the last 3/4 to full throttle makes no difference in sound/acceleration, except gph appears to increase (on computer). Boat just pushed water, I had to lower trim tabs to get boat on plane. Once on plane after reseting trim tabs, 3/4 throttle to full adjusts acceleration, boat speed, and mpg is normal, I can pretty much reach my WOT speed/RPMs, although not fully tested because it was a little rough.

I'm trying to avoid taking boat into dealership, they are backlogged, and our fishing season is starting

Thanks for your help

[fairdeal]

The ECM controls idle speed via the electronic throttle valve.
When it sets idle at 900,
its sending a message that it is unhappy with one of its inputs
such as a cam position sensor.
If you have Command Link gauge/display, it will give you the numeric trouble code.
Or connect the YDS diagnostic software.

[big_tuna]

Code 72, port cam sensor. Funny thing I started up the motor and it ran fine... Maybe 5-10 mins up on plane, was a bit rough so didn't get to but everything seems fine now

[big_tuna]

Following up here since I don't like I resolved threads. Problem got worse, it would flash the code after 5 minutes on plane. It was suggested to me that I replace all three cam sensors and it seems to have fixed my problem! Good luck everyone and enjoy your summer