I've got a 2004 Rinker bowrider with a Mercruiser Mag 350 and a B3. I've had it 3 seasons now and it's run flawlessly. Today we launched and ran a ways out in the lake then shut the engine down to swim a while. When I tried to restart the boat it would crank but not fire. After 3 or 4 attempts I thought maybe the fuel tank vent was clogged and it was pulling a vacuum so I loosened the fuel filler cap. 2 more cranking attempts and still no start. Looking the engine over again I noticed that the drive lube reservoir was low; it had maybe an inch of oil in it. Thinking I'll try anything I topped up the reservoir. 2 more cranking attempts and the boat started. It ran fine back to the dock. Tied to the dock I started it 5 times in a row with no issues so we went back out on the lake. I started it probably 3 more times with no problem.
I'm stumped as to why it wouldn't start. I really don't think it was the drive lube; I think that sensor just gives a warning buzzer. I did have the gas cap a little loose for the rest of the day.
Any ideas? I'm a little afraid this problem will return.
I'm stumped as to why it wouldn't start. I really don't think it was the drive lube; I think that sensor just gives a warning buzzer. I did have the gas cap a little loose for the rest of the day.
Any ideas? I'm a little afraid this problem will return.
