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From memory, yes it happened in Neutral as well. As soon as I heard the video it reminded me of it. I was quite disappointed in it really, because after buying a new motor to replace a old dodgy motor I was still mucking around with it on the water. I sold it still under warranty to guy that was going to put on his bay run about and he would not have any problems. I told him about the issue when he bought and he was not worried.

Hi Terry, I had the same problem with the same model motor. What it turned out to be was something to do with the oil system and basically the plugs are oiling up. Because I fished in snaggy rivers I didn't always get it above idle much and this is what happened. I kept a spare spark plug and changed when it happened and rotated a set of plugs. Try changing your plugs and you should find it will run perfect again. If I used it in the bay and gave it a good burst going from A to B had not problems. I crapped myself the first time I heard it thinking that can't be good.

What a great report. When you said a decent flatty I was thinking 45cm, there abouts, 66cm what a cracker.

So goooooooooooood

Thanks Al, Would you mind giving me a call and we can have a chat about a rod? 0412 808 823 or I'll call you if you would like to provide your number. cheers Wayne

Great info Al. Just about to set up for the long tails after having a brief encounter with them a couple of weeks ago. I use to tow the boat for 9hrs and then head off shore for 40+ km to chase the yellow fin off Bermagui a log time ago. Then while showing my father around in my 5m hornet near Peel Island. There they were, LT tuna to a meter long jumping out of the water :woohoo: It was only the second time I have hit the bay and it was an awesome. I haven't decided on a rod as yet, I see Kim Bain recommendation is the Egrell S10. If you do sell your customised rods let me know I may be interested in one. cheers Wayne