Our new boat..Need some help

[3CJABAYLINER]

We just purchased a 1990 bayliner capri with a 90hp force engine. We took it out for a spin and it ran fine other than having to spray starting fluid in the carb. to get it to fire. Well , had it out yesterday shut engine off and went to restart. Nothing.. Wouldn't turn or sputter. So I replaced the ignition. Now I can get it to fire but when I shut it off it wont start up again . If I leave it sit for a minute it will begin to sputter. Could this be the battery? Or electrical?

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: Our new boat..Need some help

1st off...I've got the exact year boat and the same motor (so far so good and knock on wood).
2nd, you are going to get some great feedback on this and I don't have a lot to offer on repair and test advice yet....thankfully.
However from what I understand using quick start products to get a 2 stroke going is a no no. As well, if you need that just to get underway it might be cause for pause and get your fuel system checked out a bit. You shouldn't need spray to start a motor.
A fuel issue may be lingering here...but you may a combination of problems between the major culprits: Electrical or Fuel.
Whats the history on this boat? Was it sitting? Is the fuel old (1 yr. or older?) Maybe try running new fuel completely through it and then doing a full 'SeaFoam' clean out. Check out the fuel filter...maybe blow out the lines (off the motor) with compressed air. Basically get rid of the fuel problem and make sure youre good here.
Then take on the Electrical....I don't have much to offer on that one.
I'll keep watchin' this post...because it will be good reference for me as well.
Good luck and remember...everything can be fixed.