CaptainMak
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2012
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- 294
Hi, I'm new to this forum as well as boating. So happy I found this forum! Just purchased our first boat for the family a couple of days ago after my kids almost disowned me if I didn't.
Took it on the water today. Started up like a charm, idled nice and smooth at about 600 rpm. Had the kids on a tube, running hard. Ran great for about an hour until we shut it down and went for a swim at a beach.
Then the problem began. After about 15 minutes of being off, the boat started up after about 5 revolutions. Immediately I noticed the idle was rougher than when it was cold. After idling for about 5-7 seconds it shut down. Had to crank it with the throttle about 1/2 open and even then the engine was rough but evened out after I gave it about 3/4 throttle. Ran find after that until, again , we shut it down. Same problem. Rough idle, shuts down in less than 10 seconds unless the throttle is about 1/2 open.
From what I researched on this forum, seems like something to do with hot fuel ?!?! Can anyone confirm this ? Other than this problem, the boat runs 33 mph (not sure how accurate the gauge is) at about 3500 rpm.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Took it on the water today. Started up like a charm, idled nice and smooth at about 600 rpm. Had the kids on a tube, running hard. Ran great for about an hour until we shut it down and went for a swim at a beach.
Then the problem began. After about 15 minutes of being off, the boat started up after about 5 revolutions. Immediately I noticed the idle was rougher than when it was cold. After idling for about 5-7 seconds it shut down. Had to crank it with the throttle about 1/2 open and even then the engine was rough but evened out after I gave it about 3/4 throttle. Ran find after that until, again , we shut it down. Same problem. Rough idle, shuts down in less than 10 seconds unless the throttle is about 1/2 open.
From what I researched on this forum, seems like something to do with hot fuel ?!?! Can anyone confirm this ? Other than this problem, the boat runs 33 mph (not sure how accurate the gauge is) at about 3500 rpm.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.