[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by BuilderFL

First let me say thanks to Macojoe for setting me up with Bigshrimpin and the spare power packs he sent me.
The six-gallon tank solved the issue. As it turn out, you guys were right...tons of water in my tank and the motor was starving for fuel. I figured, (of course, we are all geniuses in hindsight) that since water is heavier than gasoline and that the two don’t mix, the water sits in the bottom of the tank were the fuel pick up is located. And no matter how much fresh fuel you add, the water will still be there. Anyway, motor is working fine, can't get it to idle at 850 rpm, but 950 is good with me. Now I have a clean carburetor, new fuel filter, clean fuel and two replacement power packs installed. Got out on Saturday, ran all day without any issues and although I did not catch the Dolphins I was looking for, I did land a mean 4’ barracuda that went back in the water after a stressful hook release.
Again, thank y'all!
Bill

Congrats on gettin' your problem solved!!...have you figured out how the water got in the tank to begin with?...I remember it a real beauty, but can't recall your boat's year model...earlier ones like mine had the fuel vent BELOW the rub-rail...I relocated mine ABOVE the rail after taking water several times...