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  1. 05-06-2021, 04:56 PM #1
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    2021 Pro Xs 250 Power loss

    S/N: 2B786374

    Over the past month and 30hrs I’ve noticed a loss of 300rpm and 4-5 mph. Boat struggles to get on plane now and feel overall just sluggish compared to 30hrs ago. Total of 63hrs. I’ve read a lot about hot foot adjustment issues and I’m waiting to get in the dealer. Question is can the adjustment move/cable stretch? I’ve also seen where it takes the full sweep of the hot foot pedal to get to 100%. My pedal doesn’t even return to the idle stop sits about 1/4in in front of the stop bolt. Please help it’s driving me insane.
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    #2 05-07-2021, 09:37 AM
    Dave:

    You did not mention the 1/4" offset from the idle stop screw in either of your other contacts (a PM and a post in someone else's thread). That information is critical.

    I would strongly urge you to get this to a dealer that has the G3 Diagnostic System, as you cannot accurately adjust the hotfoot without being able to monitor "Demand Linear" values.

    The cable is operating a very sensitive electrical SENSOR, and that sensor is not intended to be a mechanical stop for a foot-operated throttle. Improper setup can result in poor performance, but can ALSO result in damage to the Demand Sensor over time.


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    #3 05-07-2021, 12:56 PM
    Following as I too have what seems like a lack of power in my motor as well.
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    #4 05-12-2021, 11:20 PM
    Ive had a lot of fouled out plugs on the V8 stuff.
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    #5 05-13-2021, 07:38 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by 21xTriton05 View Post
    Ive had a lot of fouled out plugs on the V8 stuff.
    Me too, twice.
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    #6 05-13-2021, 09:49 AM
    Well had the dealer check and readjust my hot foot but it was already at 100% and 0% at idle. I guess Im gonna try to locate a 23 Fury and see what happens.
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    #7 05-13-2021, 12:47 PM
    David- what prop have you got on your Phoenix, currently?


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