[whatknot]

Well, on our first outing with the trim tabs installed and the livewell re-plumb, Jodi and I were heading to the Betsy Ross (25 Miles out) to pick up some cobia. After waiting weeks for the cobia run! Filled the livewell with 45 large menhaden and pushed the throttle down to head offshore.

About 3 miles off the beach, I started bogging. She would only turn 3700 rpms. Seems I got the dreaded ethanol issue. Shucks was not the word I used. When I came off plane and shut her down, I looked over the side only to see a 27 inch cobia checking us out. I put some baits in, but was more concerned with getting the engine to start again. Did that and we strolled in the shipping channel back to Tybee. Great news was the in deck wellcraft livewell kept 45 menhadden very much alive for 6 hours. And, the trim tabs worked great. As for the Betsy Ross cobia,..... shucks.

I have since then replaced all the fuel filters (even the hidden ones) and removed and inspected the VST. The filters on the Yami F150 are expensive. Then I pulled the Fuel injectors and they are being cleaned right now. Will pick them up in a bit, re-install and hope that fixes everything. it's a 3 week wait for mechanics right now. Fingers Crossed.