No, the boat is exactly the way I bought it in 2000. I took the boat out this morning and the problem is still there. I spoke with my repair people and I am taking the boat to them on Monday. I am thinking now that I might have some more parts worn in the water pump other than the impeller. The repair person told me that Yamaha has new design intake screens for my motor, buy they are going to check out everything for me anyway. Very puzzling??