When I was young I didn’t even know an outboard could run well at low speeds. I thought we were flying if it would go well at high speeds lol. As I get older I appreciate knowing that they also run well at low speeds when everything is working together in harmony. A lot more goes into that and I think its a great challenge but can be very frustrating to get there. But when you do its an awesome feeling. Nothing like it.

Not many reed valves worth checking to see if they might not be sealing correctly to rule it out or rule it in.

Joe