Engine problems

Bass smacker

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I have a 1988 90 horse mercury on a 15' champion. I have taken then boat out several times this year with no problems. Well the other day I took it to the lake and it ran great from about 7 am to 4 well around 430 when we go to leave I started it and put it in gear, as soon as I put it in hear it would die. It kept doing this until it wouldn't start anymore. Any suggestions on what might be wrong? Thanks.
 

Bass smacker

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Re: Engine problems

No I had about a half a tank left. Started it yesterday and it started right up and sounded great so I don't know what the problem is or was?
 
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Re: Engine problems

That happened to me once. I'd been taking waves in the back and water went into the overflow/air vent leading to the tank. I got enough water in the tank that the outboard would start but die as soon as I put it in gear.
 
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