Fading speed/throttle

[statvet]

Hello all, I am a new Tige owner!.

I bought a 1997 Tige 2000 Pre 2000 WT from Bert Frank. Great boat in great shape, thanks Bert.

However, when I had it out for the test run, I found that I had to constantly maintain pressure on the throttle or had to frequently adjust the throttle in order to prevent the speed from fading gradually. Maintaining speed is a pretty important part of pulling a skiier, no? I found myself looking at the speedometer more than the water in front of me...this may pose a problem next summer.

I can't imagine this is the way it is supposed to work. Has anyone encountered this issue?

Thanks,

Lou

[Joeprunc]

Not sure if it is suppose to be that way, but my 1995 is the same. More time on the water it will become second nature. I'd like to think it is something Tige did to make it more of a competition boat. The loaded rudder, makes you always hold the wheel, and the throttle that wants to slow, makes you want to always apply a little pressure to keep the speed. The fact that your hands are on the steering components makes you ready to adjust the speed or steering at a moments notice.

[bfrank]

Agreed, I always had my hand on the throttle to keep it constant.

[dom w. forte]

They usally had a return spring on the carb, and when the shifter got a little wear it would gradually throtle back, if its carburated.

[statvet]

Thanks for the info. Is the "return spring" something that can be fixed or replaced?

[dom w. forte]

The spring was on there as a safety item , so if cable or throttle stud broke it wouldnt go wide open, ive seen them with and without a spring, you could try it without and see if it holds speed, but remember its a safety device.