Low RPMs

I hate to say it but my 200 Yamaha is only turning 4300 rpms. Thought I would go for a quick blast this mornin befroe work, she got right up to 5400 rpms. Turned the boat around to head back in and wouldn't go over 4300.

I did not have a time to tinker with it, but I am going to check fuel first. Seperator and filter under engine cover. Hope that's it.

[macojoe]

This is such a common thing now a days! All different makes? Agree start with fuel and work your way around?

Good Luck

[Jetty Rocker]

What type of yamaha? If the fuel system checks good, and you have an O2 sensor, it may need cleaning.

Thanks for the input. Gotta be honest, I do not know much about outboards, so I do not know what I have for sensors. But I am not afraid to rip into anything either, the problem is usually putting things back together.

Hoping it is just fouled gas then I will go from there. Haven't even gotten a chance to go play with it. Love my kids to death, but they do cut down on boat time.
The engine is an '99 200 Yamaha with carbs.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Check your fuel water seperator first, then drain your carbs float bowls and look for water or sediment. Next pull your plugs and see if they all look the same.