"Hello- I'm a new poster h
"Hello- I'm a new poster here, and a mechanically challenged boater. I have a 1998 Yamaha 115 outboard that won't start after sitting in my driveway for the winter. I had it serviced last year, and it ran fine the few times I got out in the Fall. I have electical power, as the trim/tilt works and the starter seems to be doing its best, but it won't turn over. With a neighbor's help, I have checked the spark plugs (all 4 are new) and put fresh gas in. When I crank it, the motor never catches, and it seems like nothing is sparking. I have had problems with water in my fuel tank before- does anyone have any ideas short of me towing it to the repair shop? Thanks in advance!"
"Hello- I'm a new poster here, and a mechanically challenged boater. I have a 1998 Yamaha 115 outboard that won't start after sitting in my driveway for the winter. I had it serviced last year, and it ran fine the few times I got out in the Fall. I have electical power, as the trim/tilt works and the starter seems to be doing its best, but it won't turn over. With a neighbor's help, I have checked the spark plugs (all 4 are new) and put fresh gas in. When I crank it, the motor never catches, and it seems like nothing is sparking. I have had problems with water in my fuel tank before- does anyone have any ideas short of me towing it to the repair shop? Thanks in advance!"