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The engine in question is fairly new, with just a few hours on her. Unlike the DTS on my 175 Verado-powered boat, this side control has almost no effect on acceleration or throttle from "12:00" to "2:15" in forward gear, and from "12:00 to "9:45" in reverse gear. All of the engine's acceleration takes place from "2:15-3:00". I hope you get the drift.

Is this normal? It does not seem precise, and it makes seeking the right speed for any condition difficult; you easily overshoot or undershoot your target RPM, given the limited range you are actually adjusting.

Is it an easy fix for me to do myself? I can always bring it to the dealer, but I wouldn't mind being able to do simple adjustments myself.