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	Name:	4lakelivn -
	Subject:	Trim Annoyance
	Date:	7/25/2011 1:33:05 PM

2006 25' Godfrey Sweetwater, 115 HP Yamaha - that's what I have. Now, the problem:

Last summer the trim gauge quit working. While it was stored over the winter, I had them fix it for this summer. The gauge now works, but I'm concerned about the accuracy. When I first lower the motor, it goes "thump" and stops - gauge shows dead center. When I run the motor in that position, at 2500 RPM or higher, the motor races (sounds like the prop is out of the water). If I lower the motor more to get to the "all the way down" position, it runs fine (unless in rough water - like leaving Aquapalooza Saturday).

I'm wondering if the boat is too long for the motor size and has to be all the way down to keep the prop from racing. I've ridden with other folks with the same motor, but shorter boat (22') and they ride all day in the middle well over 2500 RPM.

Has anyone had a similiar experience or have an answer to the problem? Should I take it back to the place I had it repaired? I originally was concerned that if the trim gauge didn't work, what about the gas gauge? Gas gauge seems fine - just that annoying trim. Got me and others I've asked about it stumped.