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light on performance
Hi ya'll, somewhat of a new boater with a new to me 2021 avx1980 with a 150 pro fx. picked her up fri and was able to get out for a few hours today. I picked the boat up it had 23 hours on it. Dealer had done the 20 hour service on time and the owner parked it shortly after in aug of 22 with a half tank of gas. I bought it after running it on muffs and checking the hull the best i could. topped off the tank with 87 octane 100% . well, the bilge was pretty dry while riding around and maybe a cup when i pulled the plug. I did check the bilge several times while being on the lake and it looked fine. My concern though, is the boat seemed as it was plowing water at a couple clicks below fully trimmed up, getting about 46 mph on gps, and when i trimmed it to the max it threw more rooster tail than i expected. probably 2 feet higher than the motor... or so. boat seemed to get on plane quick enough. the motor has no jack plate and sits with 1 hole at the top showing. live wells were empty and it was the mrs and i with a couple poles. occupancy weight was about 350. The guy claims it ran 55 and i see others get at least that. I'm going to go to my vexus dealer wed to transfer the warranties and see if he has the solution. what do you all think could be holding her back? Is there something I could do? maybe water separator or something? when i first started it up it did idle a little rough. seemed it smoothed out when warmed. I was not looking at the tach either, ignorance on my part, so i don't know what rpms it was running thanks any input is appreciated.