we didnt use our boat last year and we finally got it out this year.. when my guy tested the engine a warning horn started going.. he shut the motor off and tried it again and it went off again.. anyone tell me what this is? My guy wont call to ask anyone because he says that they will just tell him that they have to look at it... they all want the money.
2006-08-06 08:03:05 · 13 answers · asked by clrguard1 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
HELLOO ! The water pump needs changing ! they get weak after a few years (Like 2 years). You need to change out the pump, the alarm that you hear is the "OVERHEAT" alarm going off because, there is NOT enough cooling water going through the motor, due to poor pump performance. Boat owner 20 years !
2006-08-07 00:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You have to lower the motor if it is an inboard/outboard or it will not start.
If it is water cooled, most are, then put a water circulation device on the bottom of the motor next to the prop where the vents are located. Turn on the hose to get a good flow.
The gas goes bad after 6 months or so.
drain the gas and change the plugs.
Check your battery and you should be good to go.
2006-08-06 08:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On my boat a warning horn means that it needs some oil in it, the problem with letting your boat sit for a season is that the gas can gum up your carberators, even if you had put stabilizer in the gas, I just had to pay 700.00 for that problem, also your water pump needs servicing every year, and the fuel pump. It is really expensive to own a boat and that is why I am trying to sell mine, want to buy it.
2006-08-06 08:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by jhnedrmr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many answers, so many guesses. Just call a few shops and get an estimate to have it inspected. Most will only charge 1 hour to check out. You will need to wait a few weeks, shops right now are busy. Most shops do an honest business, and just as this forum, without all the needed information, year make and horsepower and what did he do? How long did it run etc they or we can not properly diagnose your problem. Good luck.
2006-08-06 08:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mercman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will i think the motor dont work no more you need to buy another motor for the boat or buy a new boat.
2006-08-06 08:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by blank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it didn't freeze , You might solve your problem by disconnecting the battery and hooking it back up. It could have a maintenance check stored for warranty purpose. If that works just keep a eye on the temp
2006-08-06 09:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the owners manual or the library may have a manual on boat repair for your model.
2006-08-06 08:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either heat (due to lack of water) or no oil (if it's 2-stroke no oil in the oil tank or not making it to the motor).
2006-08-07 05:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by David W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmm, take it in and ask wats wrong with it but say that if there is u don't want them do do anything, u just want to find out wats wrong..then once u no why u can figure out wat u want to do...or go an dtalk to ppl who no about boats and ask why a warning horn would go off...etc
2006-08-06 08:07:52 · answer #9 · answered by matrix15sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be over a dozen things. If you don't know what it is now, you won't figure it out yourself. Tell your guy to get off his *** and get someone to look at it.
2006-08-06 08:08:12 · answer #10 · answered by piker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋