Engine Problems

[rackemup]

Hey everyone,
havent started my boat in a while, got it out today and tried to start it.
charged all the bateries, when i tried to start it,
it sputtered then started let it run for about five minutes, then started
it again and it started then this alarm went off. My first thought was
the water pump but i dont know. Need some more advice.

Thanks,
rackemup

[Dawg]

What motor? Carbs or fuel inj? Did you run it on the muffs or flush attachment? When is the last time you replaced water pump & t stats?

[Reef Drifter]

was the water pump flowing ?

[rackemup]

Motor is a 1998 yamaha VMAx 150, we used the muffs, fuel injected,and i bought the boat from a dealer so i dont know the last time the water pump was replaced

[evansmarine]

Constent alarm or intermittent?

[Robalo]

You need to say whether alarm was continuous or intermittent-makes a big difference-one is overheat. How long was boat sitting? Was tank full or what while sitting?

[rackemup]

The alarm was contiuous, the tank was a little less than half, and its been sitting for about 2 and half months. Thanks for the help.

[Muddskipper]

10 mm (i think) and pull the Thermostats ... easy replace

And do your water pump

[Dawg]

10 mm (i think) and pull the Thermostats ... easy replace

And do your water pump

Would be good to replace both since you have no idea when they were replaced last.

[rackemup]

Thanks a bunch

[Muddskipper]

Would be good to replace both since you have no idea when they were replaced last.

Yep .. replace both of those water pumps ....

[Dawg]

Yep .. replace both of those water pumps ....

Both water pumps??? Don't confuse him.

[rackemup]

So I can do this by myself or should i take it in?