Im a new boat owner, so please forgive my technical inexperience. I recently bought the boat/motor and have used it 4 times in the salt. I noticed no problems while running it. On my latest trip, I got to the launch opened the choke and gave it a few pulls to start (normal). It finally did start, idled for about 20 seconds and then died out. This usually happens and by the next pull, the engine idles steady and will run fine for the rest of the day. Well, this time, the motor never started again. Someone suggested that I replace the spark plugs, so I did that. Still no start. Then, it was suggested that I spray some jump start fluid into the carb and if it started, then this would narrow the problem down. Well, I did and the motor consistently starts for about 2-3 seconds before dying out (this is with the choke out, will not start with the choke in). Because the engine actually starts, does this mean that the problem is fuel related? I inspected/tested what I could. I removed the hose connected to the carb and primed the bulb. Fuel flows through with no problem. Any ideas from the tech experts? Your help is appreciated. I've attached a link to some pics of the motor. Thanks!<br /><br /> Pictures of Motor
