[Grem62483]

I just bought a 18 ft boat with a 70hp Yamaha for a great price. The guy I bought it from told me that it runs great but it is hard to start. Well I took it home and it started right up. So I took it out twice since then and both times it gave me trouble starting right when I put it the water. Once I get it started I can shut it off and fish for an hour and turn the key and she starts right up. Any suggestions on what I can do to solve this promblem?

[Ray Neudecker]

Yamahas can be cold starters. Be sure you are pumping up the bulb and check to be sure the chokes are closing all of the way. They are adjustable.

[surfmon]

I've got a pair of 1996, 2-Stroke 70 HP's... agree with Ray, it sounds like fuel priming for reaching the carbies --> Didn't know the chokes were adjustable. I set the idles to zero by backing out the clockwise screws, then synchronized all 3 carbys with one screw adjustment.

[Grem62483]

I checked the choke and its closing. I know I am getting fuel because the spark plugs are wet. I just bought new plugs so I am going to try that out and see if that helps.