Re: 1998 Yamaha 40 hp 3 cyl. won't start
If you have water in the carbs there is a chance that the you sucked water into the motor also, which means there is rust already forming on the crank shaft and bearings.
iT WOULD BE BEST TO PULL AND CLEAN CARBS AND ALL LINES AND PUMP THAT COULD HAVE WATER IN THEM AND GET THE MOTOR RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO GET ANNY WATER OR SALT OFF OF THE SHINY SURFACES ON THE INSIDE OF MOTOR.
Sorry for the caps, finger slipped. but I am not retyping it