How to cold start a boat that has been sitting for a while

[skiptaggart]

If you're going to do that much pumping and priming with the throttle and still have the motor cover in place you best be using the bilge fresh air fan to purge possible gas fumes.

[hulksmashgolf]

I have a 95 crownline and I usually pump the choke throttle while I am starting it. Seems to work a little faster, doesn’t really matter as long as it starts. It’s nice to see another crownline not turn over on the first couple turns. After the first start up it starts every time on the first turn.

[edwardesanchez]

Nice video don't forget to vent the engine compartment unless it the fourth of July then send it.

[MrRays]

Thank you ! New boat owner here you save my life making this video.I was having problems starting it..now im go thanks..

[MrTVBOi]

You forgot to tell people to Turn the blower motor on they are going to blow themselves up and then come see you lol

[crevis]

I do pull handle out then handle up and down really fast but only going 1/4 down on the handle while hitting the key and she fires every time.

[crevis]

I take that handle and go up and down really fast on our 86 and she starts every time.

[milo]

You should not have problem as it is idling for only 2 months. I can start mine boat after 1 year

[bonzaiholmes]

I appreciate the video it just seems rather long you were laying on that starter ? . seems this motor wants no cooler than 75 frikking degrees to fire up without drama

[robormiston]

Always turn on bilge blower before starting a gas powered boat.

[davidqi]

Can someone tell me why my 1992 Maxum mercuriser alpha one won’t crack unless put on neutral ？ I pumped it then try to start it, it’s almost started few times and every try has black smoke came out and no success. Any idea? it’s parked 8months, on a slope drive way face downward. Thanks

[johnresor]

How do you know if its flooded or isn't getting enough gas?

[Mrsandman]

Blower should be on and he should be adjusting the throttle while trying to start it 😂

[keitheubanks]

The best cure for this is to go buy a fuel primer bulb. Install between the fuel tank and fuel pump. Prime fuel to the carburator before starting. The engine will start first try every time.

[Scottcarpenter]

My throttle doesnt have that throttle only button so I can't crank the motor unless it's clicked in neutral. Is there another way to partially open the throttle while starting?

[chriskunz]

sounds like it's time for a carb rebuild

[MrQuien]

lol, this video was actually pretty thrilling lol. Good vid, thanks for reminding a new boater about the throttle button. Do I hit that button on the first start of the day or every start?

[cobraman]

Lots of bad advice here. Lucky he didnt explode the boat, himself and the camera person.