Redwhiteandlou
New member
Hey guys, I’m new here so go easy. I’m running a 1997 2 Stroke Mercury OptiMax 225.
It has been running strong all season up until last night. Ran solid for 2+ hours until on my way in, at about 30mph, it immediately cut off. No sputtering or muffling, just shut off immediately. I waited 10 seconds, attempted to start it, and it started just fine. Continued in for approximately 3 minutes until it cut off again. Could not get it started again so I got towed in.
This morning she fired right up and idled without issue. I took her out of the harbor and as soon as I gave her some gas she cut out. I started her back up after 15 seconds or so and took her to the ramp to pull her.
Gas tank is 3/4 full. Oil can is approx 1/3 full. Spark plugs are not even a year old, nor is the fuel/water filter. Fuel lines were replaced this off season with no issue. Boat has ran great for a month prior to this incident. I will take any advice/suggestions! Thank you!
It has been running strong all season up until last night. Ran solid for 2+ hours until on my way in, at about 30mph, it immediately cut off. No sputtering or muffling, just shut off immediately. I waited 10 seconds, attempted to start it, and it started just fine. Continued in for approximately 3 minutes until it cut off again. Could not get it started again so I got towed in.
This morning she fired right up and idled without issue. I took her out of the harbor and as soon as I gave her some gas she cut out. I started her back up after 15 seconds or so and took her to the ramp to pull her.
Gas tank is 3/4 full. Oil can is approx 1/3 full. Spark plugs are not even a year old, nor is the fuel/water filter. Fuel lines were replaced this off season with no issue. Boat has ran great for a month prior to this incident. I will take any advice/suggestions! Thank you!