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    help !! not starting...

    ive got a rude 225 carb motor 1998.... i put the boat in this moring it fired right up and was purring like a kitten.... i always let it warm up a little before taking off, time to secure life vest and kill switch..etc... then all of a sudden motor coughed and shut off.... no biggie, i thought cause she is a cold natured beast.... after multiple attempts she would not fire..??? will turn over strong voltage reading 12.1 on dash..??? getting fuel.... gotta be no fire..??? where do i start ???? taking it to my mechanic monday, didnt know if there was anything i could check before taking..??? and this was only the start to bad day.... dropped new i phone in lake, slipped and busted my knee.... thats going to need medical attention... such a feeling of depession when boat is not running.... pls help..!!!

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    Re: help !! not starting... (Russell13)

    how do you know that it is getting the right amount of fuel and firing at the correct time?
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    Re: help !! not starting... (SEAHORSE)

    i have no idea???? lol..... guess thats why i should just let the experts handle it ..??? lol....

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    Re: help !! not starting... (Russell13)

    well looks like its going to need a new trigger and power pak???? great...... i hope i can win this weekend to pay mechanic..... got to borrow pops boat....

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    Re: help !! not starting... (Russell13)

    Sorry, that sucks man. Those little suckers sure are pricey
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