minnie1995
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- Sep 29, 2003
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I’m new to boating so please excuse me….. and thanks in advance for your response!
<br /><br />While out a few weeks ago, we noticed the RPM’s were running way high (3000 @ idle). So we took it in and had the tachometer adjusted as well as the carb cleaned. Ever since we’ve had a hard time starting it. At first, it turned out that the ground wire (?) to the alternator had been burnt off. So that has been re-grounded. Now the issue is.. it doesn’t start in the water. While in the water it cranks and seems like it wants to start, but after 2-3 attempts, it doesn’t even turn over anymore and the battery voltage drops from 12v to 10v. (and this is with a brand new battery).While outside of the water (with the hose connected of course) the engine starts fine. No problems, just seems like we need to warm it up a few minutes. <br />Last Saturday went to the lake, and nope… it didn’t start. Came home, hooked it up to the hose and guess what??? YUP… it started. Went back out to the lake and this time it started. We noticed the batt. Voltage was at 12v when we first got out and after 1 hour or so.. it rose to 14v. Any ideas on what this could be?<br /> 