I thought I had spun my prop , so I changed props to one with a brand new hub still slip’s trying to take off
Then I bought a brand new lower unit new put it on with original prop take it out this morning it jumps up on plane and ran about 1/2 miles I felt it slip a little I shut down to check it out
Try taking off again and it slips like the prop is spun
Someone please help and tell what to look for next

How long have you owned this boat?

What prop are you using?

The boat I have now is a 2000 203 elite not the one In profile pic
I have a 25 Tempest not sure on brand of other prop I tried
And I have owned the boat about 6 years

Hmmm, well that certainly makes it interesting since it’s a completely new problem. If it was just a new prop, I’d say that the PVS plugs were blowing out and causing too much prop slip. But since it’s happening with 2 props, that’s where the odd, comes in.

It does seem like I’ve read a similar complaint before, on another forum. Right now, it’s basically revving up and not really going anywhere?


If you don’t find the help you need here, try this forum. They’ll want to know the motor serial number and what replacement lower unit you installed.

https://www.bbcboards.net/forumdisplay.php?f=6

I have seen this before. A Fury prop usually solves this problem

jus from a little experience back in tha day.. had 3 "new" but "bad" oem hubs in a row... Rick (rip) threw tha last one out in tha middle of his parkin' lot, prop n all.............

I would think you have some damaged (spun) props after you installed a new lower unit and the problems still exist.

first thing I would suggest is send the prop to josh and let him tune it for the champion, he does an excellent job tuning for our rides (I have a 202).

http://stevescustomprops.com/

do you have a jackplate? if so hyd. or manual? what is prop to pad set at now?

with kill switch off (best to even remove the plugs so no compression) put it in gear and try to turn it by hand. there should be a little play but then it should lock up tight if not spun. do this in F and R.