What to check for if boat won't start but engine is turning over?

jameswakeboard

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Boat is a 97 Larson 18' with 4.3 GS

The boat started on tuesday attached to the garden hose, but then not on friday when I took it to the lake. Mechanic just installed a new starter and I noticed the purple wire was disconnected. Could that be causing it to not start? Otherwise any other ideas of things that could have come loose or be causing it to not start? I know it is abstract but any advice or trouble shooting tips would be helpful! Thanks! Also hull had some water in it coming up to about where the starter is, but didnt get high enough to reach carpet or battery.
 

Don S

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Re: What to check for if boat won't start but engine is turning over?

4.3GS what? Need all those letters after the GS.

I noticed the purple wire was disconnected. Could that be causing it to not start?

Could be, hook it up and see if it starts.
 
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