Engine cutting out speeds 16 - 22 Mph

do a complete tune up, that way you know everything is good.

Thanks for the replies. I talked to Richard at DIM and he said he would start with the fuel filter. He said the fuel filter on these boats filters down to the micron so it is very likely that the fuel filter is plugged somewhat causing it to sputter when under a load. It arrived today and I will install this weekend.

I have my fingers crossed that this fixes the problem. I just sold a 1984 Supra that had a similiar problem. When it started cutting out the other day I thought what is the deal with me and fuel problems. I finally solved my Supra problem hopefully the fuel filter will solve this problem.

My experience has been though it never is that simple.

Again thanks for your replies keep them coming. I love to read on this board I gain so much knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot on the fly by learning from all your experiences.

I got the fuel filter installed on Sunday and took it out for a spin. Ran good no real issues but I did not pull anyone either.

I did have some issues while installing the fuel filter which may or may not be related to my problem. Let me run this by you all and see if you can give me some insight.

I changed the fuel filter element and replaced the o-ring that seals the canister. While attempting to remove the old o-ring I accidently pulled off 1 of the wires for the high pressure fuel pump. No big deal relly pushed it back on the quick connect. I followed the instructions and cycled the key several times filling up the Fuel Control Cell. I put the boat in the water and it did would not fire. So I thought I might not have put the wire for the high pressure fuel pump back on good. So I pulled the plug on the bottom of the Fuel Control Cell to drain the fuel and very little fuel came out.

I went ahead and pulled pull the FCC apart and checked everything and it all seemed to be fine. I put the put the hose from the low pressure fuel pump in a glass and turned the key and fuel poured into the cup. So I knew I had fuel coming from the low pressure pump.

My question is this do you think it is possible that low pressure fuel pump is sticking or something from time to time and allowing the fuel control cell to get low on fuel?

The other thing that I thought might have caused the problem with no fuel in the cell was a vapor lock issue. After I got the FCC all back together the 1st time I did not bleed the air. Not sure if that is necessary but I did it on the second go round and it worked that time.

Also I did experience 1 cut out on Monday not while pulling but with the boat loaded down with people.

Any thoughts are helpful.

Thanks,