Help starting my boat.......

[brucebruce]

I ran out of gas the other night out on the boat. I filled it up right after but could not get it to start. It turned once but quickly died and wouldn't start again, even the next day. I don't think it is the battery because it is turning in each attempt but won't start up. Please help!!!

Boat is a 93 Formula 232 if that will help. Never had a problem starting before i ran out of gas.

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Help starting my boat.......

What kind of engine?

 

[dodgeramsst2003]

Re: Help starting my boat.......

You're going to have to crank it for a while to get the fuel back up to the carb. Don't continuously crank it, crank for 15-20 seconds and then let it sit for a mintute or so to let the starter cool off. Another trick ( only if you're safe and mechanically inclined) is to take the flame arrestor off, and pour just a little gas down the carb, this will let the engine fire for a few seconds and the fuel pump will do its job. You will probably have to do the gas trick a few times. At any rate, don't run out of gas again it'll save you a lot of trouble getting it going again.

 

[Don S]

Re: Help starting my boat.......

In the future when you have engine problems, read this thread before you post.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=220416

In this case, it doesn't really matter what engine it is or anything else. The system is dry of gas.
Pull the flame arrestor off the carb and pour a few ounces of gas in the carb. Set the flame arrestor back in place and start it. May only run for a few seconds the first couple of times, but it will be enough to prime the filter and carb so it will start without wearing out your starter.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Help starting my boat.......

At any rate, don't run out of gas again it'll save you a lot of trouble getting it going again.

Ayuh,.....

And once you get it running again,....
Change the Fuel Filters,.....

All the Water,+ other Crud that was in the boottom of your Tank,...
Is Hopefully trapped in the Filter....