I am new to the boat ownership world. (also new to the forum so not sure if this would be better placed in another subforum - e.g., boating safety, Volvo Penta IO, or Starcraft)
I recently bought a used 2004 starcraft aurora with a volvo penta IO. I test drove it with the prior owner and he handled launching, starting, etc. I purchased the boat and had it on the "sidelines" so to speak until I had a lift installed in my boathouse. In the meantime, I tried to learn all I could about boating safety.
Before my first launch to take to my boathouse from the ramp, I opened engine compartment, checked oil, smelled for fumes(none), and turned on the blower, or tried to do so anyway. The blower would not come on. So I turned key partly to right (without starting engine) to see if that was the problem. Still no blower noise. Smart or not, I finally started engine after airing out the engine area and smelling no fumes. After starting engine, blower would come on. This pattern repeated on a couple of other attempts.
Any suggestions on what is going on, and how to rectify? Coming on after I start the engine defeats the entire purpose I assume and this really has me concerned about using the boat until I figure this out. Thanks.
I recently bought a used 2004 starcraft aurora with a volvo penta IO. I test drove it with the prior owner and he handled launching, starting, etc. I purchased the boat and had it on the "sidelines" so to speak until I had a lift installed in my boathouse. In the meantime, I tried to learn all I could about boating safety.
Before my first launch to take to my boathouse from the ramp, I opened engine compartment, checked oil, smelled for fumes(none), and turned on the blower, or tried to do so anyway. The blower would not come on. So I turned key partly to right (without starting engine) to see if that was the problem. Still no blower noise. Smart or not, I finally started engine after airing out the engine area and smelling no fumes. After starting engine, blower would come on. This pattern repeated on a couple of other attempts.
Any suggestions on what is going on, and how to rectify? Coming on after I start the engine defeats the entire purpose I assume and this really has me concerned about using the boat until I figure this out. Thanks.
