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    2007 E-TEC 150 - Light Skipping!

    150 HP. S# G-05175457 M# 159DHLSUF. Prop-Raker II 14 1/2 X 24. When I push my throttle lever forward to bring the boat up on plane, I get some slight skipping until the throttle is pushed much farther foward. It idles fine and runs like a bear! I was just wondering if something might be causing the slight hesitation on the first part of getting on plane. My max RPM has been 5332 on read out. Plugs have been changed and made no difference. This may be normal but it just bugs me!! Any ideas would be Great! I have used cleaners and Startron in my fuel! Could it be prop pitch ? Fuel is fresh!

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    Re: 2007 E-TEC 150 - Light Skipping! (RDOCK)

    5300 is on the low side. Redline is 5800 and yours may perform better if propped around 5500 or so.
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    Re: 2007 E-TEC 150 - Light Skipping! (SEAHORSE)

    Would a 22 pitch help me! I now have a 24 Raker.

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