Re: What are your thoughts
Don't start it!!!! Anyone who says, "It's ok for a couple of seconds", is gunna be confused with someone who says ..."It's ok for a half minute or so...." Or worse...!!! If in doubt, pull the emergency lanyard, and the crank the motor over... " Any captured water (and it can happen) will definatly be drained! BTW, I used to eat my lunch at Shilshoe Marina in Seattle, each day we would see this guy pull up the the launch in his 12' boat and remove his 10 hp and then start it up "dry", "Just to get all the water out of it!", he stated he NEVER had a water pump problem, wasn't gunna argue with him but we all knew he wasn't doing his motor any favors!! Also, remember that a water pump IS a mortality item. It should be replaced every..... few yearsz or so, if not sooner! Remember, the water helps lubricate the rubber impellor inside the stainless housing! Lack of water means additional heat and heat damage!! Sand,minerals and air intrusion = lack of water!!
