Our boat started but has no power. It doesn't even sound as loud as before. What could be wrong?

Question

Just bought the boat several months ago. It worked great then. My husband and son went to the lake and it started but it has no power. It's a Winner boat. Any help would be appreciated.

My husband and son are at the lake now.

Answer 1

It could be that it is not running on all cylinders. It could still start but run rough, have less power and not be as loud. That needs to be checked out asap since damage could occur if run under certain conditions.

Answer 2

Need more details.  Make and model of motor, size of boat, more accurate description of symtoms.

Answer 3

Check if Clutch is slipping

. Check if actually in Gear or stuck in Neutral

Check for WEED wrapped round Prop.