Low RPM & Speed with Merc 200

[Duke01]

Root Cause: Zebra Mussels

Yes, what I thought was a engine mechanical issue was the drag created by a couple thousand zebra mussels. No bottom paint on this boat since I intended on rack storage this year, but due to Covid, the rack storage building was full, and the marina fork lift had mechanical issues. So, I kept the Welly in a slip. I expected a power and acid wash at the end of the season, but I but not expect the mussels. I had her in Lake Huron last year – no mussels issue there. Anyway, I wanted to follow-up. Sorry for wasting your brain power on my screw-up.