My parents have asked me to come over this evening and help them with a problem with their pontoon boat. Before I do, I thought I'd try to get some input on what I might be looking for when I get there. Here's what I know so far: They noticed a very small leak in the fuel line (from tank to motor w/quick connect fittings on both ends), so they bought a brand new fuel line w/primer bulb. My mother (who is helpless by no means, but has very little experience with boats) decides to put the new hose on herself. She gets it all hooked up, squeezes the bulb several times, turns the key... it won't crank. After a bit of inspection, she realizes that she has neglected the directionality of the primer bulb, and hooked the new hose up backwards. She disconnects the hose and re-installs it correctly, but now it still won't crank. It obviously isn't getting fuel, because it will run on starting fluid, but they can't get it to run off the tank again. It was running fine before the fuel hose change.
I know that it is a late 80's/early 90's model Crestliner pontoon with a 150 outboard. I'm waiting on my step-dad to get back to me with something more specific, in case brand matters here. All the decals are missing from the motor and he's having trouble IDing it.
Thanks in advance for any ideas what might have happened.
I know that it is a late 80's/early 90's model Crestliner pontoon with a 150 outboard. I'm waiting on my step-dad to get back to me with something more specific, in case brand matters here. All the decals are missing from the motor and he's having trouble IDing it.
Thanks in advance for any ideas what might have happened.
waguess