I assume by nothing worked you mean that when you turned the key nothing
happened. Starter did not spin or anything.
I would start by checking the battery connections and make sure they are
clean and tight. Then move to the connections at the motor. Then check the
fuse on the motor.
Then check the solenoid connections.

If you mean that the starter spins but it won't fire. Verify that the kill
switch is making good contact.
Make sure all electrical contacts are clean and secure.
Check for fire at the plugs.
Verify you have good fuel flow and the bubble is pumped tight.

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Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"Dan J.S." wrote in message
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I took my bennington 21 footer out on the lake on Saturday. The Honda
started harder than usual, but I got it going after 7 or 8 tries. The
engine ran smooth, took it about 1/4 miles at 3000 rpm and the engine
suddenly died. Almost like someone turned it off.

I tried to turn it on, nothing worked. I was towed back to my dock, and
poked around. The engine is a 2000 year model with only 134 hours on it. I
bought it with 97 hours and was told the fuels filter was changed.

Can someone tell me what this may be? The marina mechanics will look at
it, but they specialize in Evenrudes and Johnsons. As a matter of fact,
one mechanic even said that no one wants to do Hondas because they never
need any work - well mine does!


Can someone offer some suggestions? If the mechanics can't fix this, I am
on my own.

Thanks!

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:UYnte.86563$xm3.30806@attbi_s21...
I assume by nothing worked you mean that when you turned the key nothing
happened. Starter did not spin or anything.
I would start by checking the battery connections and make sure they are
clean and tight. Then move to the connections at the motor. Then check
the fuse on the motor.
Then check the solenoid connections.

If you mean that the starter spins but it won't fire. Verify that the
kill switch is making good contact.
Make sure all electrical contacts are clean and secure.
Check for fire at the plugs.
Verify you have good fuel flow and the bubble is pumped tight.


Tony, yes it is spinning, nothing catches. I verified the kill switch but I
didnt check the plugs. When I pump the bubble, I hear this air suck like
noise, but there is no gas spilling into the water. Could that be something?
I am not sure I heard this before.

Sounds like the fuel line is not picking up fuel. You need to remove the
fuel pickup from the tank and make sure the screen on the bottom is clean.
Also verify your fuel filter is clean.
Next make sure the fuel line is connected good and tight. If there is an
air leak this would cause the problem.
Finally - you may need to swap the fuel line as the bubbles do go bad and
will not pump properly.
Check the plugs and see if they are wet. They should be wet if it is
ignition problem. If they are completely dry then there is no fuel.


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Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"Dan J.S." wrote in message
...

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:UYnte.86563$xm3.30806@attbi_s21...
I assume by nothing worked you mean that when you turned the key nothing
happened. Starter did not spin or anything.
I would start by checking the battery connections and make sure they are
clean and tight. Then move to the connections at the motor. Then check
the fuse on the motor.
Then check the solenoid connections.

If you mean that the starter spins but it won't fire. Verify that the
kill switch is making good contact.
Make sure all electrical contacts are clean and secure.
Check for fire at the plugs.
Verify you have good fuel flow and the bubble is pumped tight.


Tony, yes it is spinning, nothing catches. I verified the kill switch but
I didnt check the plugs. When I pump the bubble, I hear this air suck like
noise, but there is no gas spilling into the water. Could that be
something? I am not sure I heard this before.

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:T9ote.86575$xm3.37130@attbi_s21...
Sounds like the fuel line is not picking up fuel. You need to remove the
fuel pickup from the tank and make sure the screen on the bottom is clean.
Also verify your fuel filter is clean.
Next make sure the fuel line is connected good and tight. If there is an
air leak this would cause the problem.
Finally - you may need to swap the fuel line as the bubbles do go bad and
will not pump properly.
Check the plugs and see if they are wet. They should be wet if it is
ignition problem. If they are completely dry then there is no fuel.


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Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

Thanks Tony! I appreciate the suggestions.