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Hi guys nebie here...

i just boat this boat and no nothing about it so please bare with me....my problem is ( i bought a lemon i think...

.... so last night i had time to play with the boat, when i bought it buddy didn't have water fins so he quickly started it up for me.. my problem is this

I CAN'T START HER. it fired up then just died... i smelled gas so i pulled off the engine cover... i noticed carbs leaking gas...... now its like i have no gas getting to motor. .. i also noticed primer ball would not stay firm and noticed air bubbles in the lines thoughts anyone..


** i also notice this wire just hanging there??

Those motor generally have a lot of fuel hanging around. You may still need the carbs cleaned but it's not uncommon for there to be fuel under the hood. How long did you squeeze the fuel bulb? They take a bit to fill those carbs...then a bit more. Hold the choke button with the throttle open (about half)...crank until it fires. They LIKE fuel...lots and lots of fuel.

im pretty sure there is an extra jet in the carb to let extra fuel flow right thru the motor into the lake jk

on a little bit more serious note. if the motor has a air box remove it and then squeez the primer bulb. look down the carb throats with the throtle plates open. if you see fuel coming out the needle and seats are stuck open with dirt. or debris. remove carbs and clean as nec...

it will be a good idea to service the fuel system...

1. flush out fuel tank
2. replace or clean any fuel filters
3.service or rebuild fuel pump
4. sevice or rebuild carbs.

Can you get a photo of the wire that is hanging there? It could be nothing or it could be something. Make sure your fuel bulb is rock hard prior to starting to rule that out.