Reasons Your Boat's Engine Won't Start
Ok boys and girls, I have been asked numerous times about this, why their boat won’t start. There’s a myriad of possibilities, but here’s a collection of probable causes.
Empty Gas Tank
Fuel Lines Kinked or Severely Pinched
Water or Dirt in Fuel System
Clogged Fuel Filter or Screens
Motor Not Being Choked to Start
Carburetor Adjustments Too Lean (not allowing enough fuel to start engine)
Spark Plugs Improperly Gapped, Dirty or Broken
Loose, Broken Wire or Frayed Insulation in Electrical System
Cracked Distributor Cap or Rotor or Shorted Rotor
Loose Fuel Connector
Poor Engine or Ignition Ground
Low Compression
Safety Lanyard/Kill Switch Disconnected
Dead Battery