2002 130HP Reduced RPMS

[dyckster]

Hi everyone,

My situation is, this past weekend I was merrily cruising along pulling my kids on kneeboards, wakeboards... I shut down for 1/2 hour or so, when I began my journey home, without warning, I couldn't get over 3300 rpm or around 23 mph (normal is around 5200 or 40 mph). It all happened without warning. I haven't had the boat in the water since, so I was hoping for a few things to check for when I'm at the lake again. Things I know: No warning chimes from digital gauges, lots of fuel, water pump operating, started and idled ok, prop good.

As always your assistance is greatly appreciated.

[boats.net]

Check for water in fuel or fouled spark plugs.

[dyckster]

Will do, spark plugs were replaced last fall, what do I look for in the fuel (sorry, I'm pretty much a mechanical idiot)?

The battery connections were a little loose, could that cause the issue?

Thanks again.