Questions on water pressure?

[kistlerman]

e225dhlsd 2006 ETEC 225 HO

When I'm at WOT my rpms are close to 5700 and my water pressure is at 14-15 psi, is this to low? If it is, do I just not need to trim up as much?

My motor is at 3" below the pad and I'm running 75.83.

[Frank A]

75 dang slow down so the lake can catch up with that 225hp......
I would say you on the edge of NOT GOOD,for real what does the psi read if you go down to 3.25 on you plate or just trim you current setting down and back of to 65 mph is it the same of higher?
PS . when was the last impellor replacement?
mine was running about the same and I replaced pump now running 25 psi

[kistlerman]

I think it was replaced in 07'. I moved the motor up do to getting some chine walk. I will play with it next time I'm out.

When I'm idling the pressure is at 2 psi.

[Frank A]

check with monitors but sounds like pass time for impellor renewal......its not a bad repair to try your self. instruction and plenty of help here on forum

[Bassmeister]

I concur, It's 3 years old, and if I 'member correct those ETECs need 5 lbs at idle..... no less than 18 lbs @ WOT.....

[kistlerman]

Whats it gonna cost me? I do have aftermarket warrenty on the motor, so do you think it would be covered?

[Frank A]

Probley considered a maintenance item, and would most likly cost about the same or less than your deductable if they would cover. Our area runs $250 roughly or less. Lots less than a over heated powerhead!

[rude power]

if ya handy with a wrench you can do it for $70 or so in parts and about 2 hours time,theys directions on how to on a few of these forums,

[ChampioNman]

http://www.bassboatcentral.com/johnrudetips.htm