Boat ran fine for about 30 minutes. Various speeds, stop and go’s.
Got to an island on Wateree to swim, boat sat for about 1.5 hours, and we decided to leave. I backed it of the island, went maybe 100 yards, and sputter, sputter, sputter.
I tried to crank it back up, but it would run for about 8 seconds, and shut off. I repeated this process for about 8 cranks.
We were on the backside of the island, and we hollered to some friends, they came and got us, and started towing us back home.
Then – it hit me – FUEL FILTER.
It took some crazy effort to get the ■■■■ thing off (after trying to go the wrong way first, duh). When I finally got it off, it was full. I dumped it, and it was clear, and barely even tinted the water like gas does. I cranked up, it cranked fine. Let it run 3 minutes, dumped it again, full. Did this one more time…full.
Got back to dock, dumped a full cup.
Let it run again for a while, dumped 1/2. Tried again for 5 minutes and nothing. Tried again for another 5 minutes at a high idle and no water again. So, I guess it’s done for a little while – FINALLY! Looks like I’m good to go (for now).
I’ve got a 115 gal. tank and there’s about 40 gals in there. I’m sure condensation is the problem after cooler nights. I’m just glad it was nothing major.
FWIW, it’s an '05 Yamaha F225EFI.
'05 Wellcraft 232 Coastal