Ok first of all I dont know too much about outboard repair. but I am just hoping to save a few $$$ at the repair shop. <br /> Motor info: 1999 merc 150 xr6 serial # 0g886329<br />with a 4 blade 25p prop<br /> Boat info: 1999 nitro savage 884<br /> Problem: Last Sat I was running across the lake and I had just come off pad and was shutting down and The motor just shut off, Just like it would if you pulled the kill switch. I tried to restart it and it turned over but would not fire. I removed the cowling and every thing looked in place nothing was hot and no evidence of a problem. when I turn the motor over everything sounds fine it just will not start. I also made sure the kill switch was in place. today I made a more complete visual inspection I found no loose wiring from the ignition switch to the motor nor any under the cowling. <br /> I dont know if it relates but this motor has always hesitated while taking off but after a little hesitation it takes off and runs fine. Sometimes (especially when its hot outside) it does not idle very well. and its last little quirk is that it will often load up and die like its starving for fuel when driving onto the trailer.<br /> Like I said I am no marine mechanic but I do know my way around engines and mechanical devices. I am not sure whether this is something I want to tackle or not but I mainly just want to make sure I make out Ok at the boat shop and am not taken for a ride. I only say this because the place I bought my boat from has given me problems on service when I took it to them for warranty work and I will be taking to someone I have not delt with before. <br /> well thanks in advance for any suggestions and hopefully this will turn out to be something I can work on myself.<br />Bob