1995 sugar sand mirage

[stlane23]

Engine runs (merc 120) like a dream just. Moves 30 miles an hour on water and have to get someone heavy in the front to get the nose down. From research i did they are supposed to hit 50-60. Any ideas would be great

 

[@JC!]

Nice, my (now) wife wanted a 4+2 sooo bad when we 1st met way back when. Fun boats.

 

[Boctor]

I have the same problem.

 

[Russ Connelly]

Sucked up a piece of rope once in mine. Couldn't see it but sure made a big difference in performance. Pulled it out and got a good light on it and there it was. Got it unwound, put it back in and right back to 50 mph!!

 

[Justcruisin]

I have a ‘96 mirage and while the nose comes up initially it levels out after 5-10 seconds and the speed picks up as well. The only time I had this issue just as you described it I had picked up quite a bit of lily pads debris on my intake grate. I stopped the boat and jumped off the back and cleared the debris, boat returned to top speed and performance. Russ Connelly mentioned sucking up a rope. Might be worth looking at your intake for debris.