First time out this year - embarrassing "issue"

[David D]

First time out on the water this year ... got off to a great start - quick launch, fast run up the lake, then floated around listening to the stereo for a while.

Then I tried to start the boat. The starter turned over, volt meter read 11.8 volts, but no ignition. As I was getting closer and closer to the shore, I finally got it started.

A free JetBoaters.net license plate or license plate frame to the first person who reports what the problem was.

#DumbA$$
#FreePlate

 

[Julian]

You pulled the kill switch somehow?

 

[mark_m]

Lanyard not seated in properly?

 

[Mainah]

If it turns over perhaps Safety Lanyard? If not perhaps neutral safety.

 

[DBamaC]

Rear deck storage door not closed all the way.

 

[tdonoughue]

Throttles not in neutral?

 

[Mainah]

@David D Even though this would not have helped as it obeys all the safety features you may want to consider this. https://jetboaters.net/threads/push-button-start-mod-it-works-with-video-and-full-instructions.9371/page-2#post-160720

 

[swatski]

Weak battery. Not enough juice. After a couple of cranks you volt meter dropped to 11.6 volts. You ended up jumping the engine with a carry on lithium battery jump/boost pack which saved the day!

Am I right, am I right????

This would be a great puzzler for the car guys of Car Talk. Gosh I loved them.

 

[seed_81]

Throttles not in neutral?

I'm going to say no on this one b/c I did that on my first time out yesterday and it'll just beep at you. Starter won't turn over.

 

[tdonoughue]

Ah, you are right. Bad guess for me.

 

[4x15mph]

Battery selector switch on the house battery?

 

[David D]

Well, this one was, ultimately, pretty easy. I still felt like a dumba$$. @Julian wins - with @mark_m a very close second. Julian, let me know whether you want a plate or frame -- then if you want a black or white background -- then what color of star you want. You can PM me with your choice and your shipping address. Mark, you're in Columbus -- I'll buy you a beer on the lake sometime if we ever meet.

The lanyard issue caused me to get the jump pack out (thinking 11.8 volts wouldn't cut it - yep @swatski - you nailed that one, were just a tad late! lol).

@swatski -- I loved and miss the Car Talk guys -- love Click and Clack.

@tdonoughue -- the neutral safety switch was a problem later in the day. After I fired it up and cruised the lake, I stopped again ... tried to start ... silence. Yep, neutral. That just took 5 seconds to figure out though.

Welcome to Spring!

 

[Julian]

And don't forget that the FAQ has a great "Engine not starting" diagnostic thread!

@David D I just placed an order for a frame....so please give the free one to @mark_m

 

[David D]

@David D I just placed an order for a frame....so please give the free one to @mark_m

That's nice @Julian! I'll get with Mark. @mark_m, I'll PM you.

 

[mark_m]

Julian,

Very thoughtful of you! Thank you and to David D for the swag. I'll get a snapshot on the trailer once I get the plate frame.

Thanks!
Mark

 

[David D]

Mark, I missed the UPSP pickup today ... going out tomorrow - you should have it on Friday!

 

[mark_m]

Mark, I missed the UPSP pickup today ... going out tomorrow - you should have it on Friday!

Got it! Installed and will be on display at alum creek tomorrow! Thanks @Julian @David D

 

[David D]

I was on Alum yesterday too, along with the rest of Central Ohio. Crazy .... sorry I missed you among the multitude.

 

[mark_m]

I was on Alum yesterday too, along with the rest of Central Ohio. Crazy .... sorry I missed you among the multitude.

Yesterday was beautiful! There were tons of yamahas in the area north of Cheshire rd