[BarryB]

Hi SK,

Okay, I assume the engine cranks over, just doesn't ignite (start). If the boat is on the trailer, hook up a flush hose and turn on the water.

Find someone with a portable fuel tank and hose and borrow it. Paid for with a six pack.

Hook up the fuel tank and pump the bulb.

Make sure safety cutoff is on ("cutoff on" sounds strange).

Push in the neutral safety button on the Throttle/shifter and move the throttle a bit forward.

Crank the motor. On my Yamaha 2 stroke, you push the key in to choke the motor. I don't know what motor you have, but it may be the same.

Don't crank the motor more than 30 seconds at a time, you could overheat the starter motor. If it doesn't start, wait a minute or two to cool down, then try again.

You can also remove the engine cowling to smell for too much fuel (flooded engine).

Once the engine is running, let a run a few minutes, then, switch to your regular fuel line and see if it will run 15 minutes. If it does. No problem.

I've noticed, if I don't take the boat out for a month, it's a bit cranky to start.

Good luck and keep us posted.