Dead Evinrude?

[2kvert]

Hi all . We just bought a 2012 tritoon with a 250 ho Evinrude.
First trip out for us and the engine stalled about 5 minutes in and will not crank. Seems to have plenty of juice but if I turn the key, only a few jumping gauges. No click, no attempt to turn over. Is there a kill switch that I am not seeing?

 

[Chris1956]

Obviously the throttle handle must be in neutral for the motor to crank. Try wiggling the throttle handle, while holding the key in the start position.

Also, jumping gauges implies an intermittent or broken ign key switch.

 

[F_R]

Always first check the battery cables connections. Don't just look at them and wiggle them. See that they are CLEAN and tight.

 

[racerone]

How long did the boat sit ?-----Was this motor checked / prepared to run by a shop ?-----Or did you just launch , turn the key and roar off ?

 

[2kvert]

How long did the boat sit ?-----Was this motor checked / prepared to run by a shop ?-----Or did you just launch , turn the key and roar off ?

Bought through a dealership. They did just service the engine last month before we took possesion.

 

[racerone]

Hopefully they will send a mechanic out to assist you.

 

[2kvert]

Hi all . We just bought a 2012 tritoon with a 250 ho Evinrude.
First trip out for us and the engine stalled about 5 minutes in and will not crank. Seems to have plenty of juice but if I turn the key, only a few jumping gauges. No click, no attempt to turn over. Is there a kill switch that I am not seeing?

After looking through the book, I'm realizing that I don't have a safter clip, for the emergency shut off. Is is possible they had it rigged and something came loose?

 

[jhande]

Since you recently purchased it hopefully there's a warranty of sorts on it and the dealerships takes care of it for you.

If the motor is not seized it is a problem between the started and ignition key switch. The circuit will need to be tested for juice from one end to the other. Would be nice and easy if the switched was found to be the culprit.

Jumping gauges... turn the key to "run" position the gauges should settle on a reading of sorts. Turn the key to "start" the gauges should jump to zero reading as most of the juice is trying to start the motor. If they behave erratic while trying to start could be a short. I'm no boat expert but familiar with auto's.

 

[jhande]

After looking through the book, I'm realizing that I don't have a safter clip, for the emergency shut off. Is is possible they had it rigged and something came loose?

A possibility, but I can't believe a dealership would do that.

 

[racerone]

These are " high tech motors " compared to 30 years ago.-----No fiddling by owner is practical.-----Call the shop.

 

[jhande]

These are " high tech motors " compared to 30 years ago.-----No fiddling by owner is practical.-----Call the shop.

I wasn't suggesting a DIY, definitely take it to the shop!