Having a hard time starting and then cuts out often when pushing the gas

[rockywakes]

2005 4Tec 215SC

Either one of the 5 occurs:
1. I have to hold the starter 4 seconds for boat to finally start, once it starts and I engage Forward and then add some throttle to get going it'll stall
2. The boat just won't start, I give the starter a break and a minute later it fires up
3. Boat starts normally and then once I add throttle power it will stall
4. Boat has a hard time starting then runs smoothly at any speed
5. Boat performs normally

Each one is just about as likely to happen... it almost feels like a fuel deliveyr issue (Fuel pump) but not sure so any help would be appreciated :hat:

 

[Lee]

Sounds like fuel related alright.You might have water in the fuel or if you did ,changing the plugs will help

 

[rookie101]

I agree with Lee, definitely change the plugs (always the first thing), but it certainly could be fuel related. Doesn't really sound like a bad pump, but maybe a loose or corroded connection. Have a good look at all the wiring you can gain access to and see if anything looks out of the ordinary.

Aaron:cheers:

 

[Lee]

fixed?

Hey Rocky,how'd you make out?