Search results

I did check the battery connections and all looked in order. I also checked all the fuses I could find and all checked out ok. Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks for the suggestions. The key is a double key. The kill switch was simply disconnected thus re maining in the “open” position. Has been this way for years. Boat yard now looking into problem. Stated they have ordered a new start switch. We’ll see. Appreciate all the suggestions. Will pass...

I will give it a try. Thanks again for your advice.

I have checked the wiring and don’t see any loose wires. The motors do tilt normally, as well as crank.

These are carburetor two stoke engines. As I can hear the primers working and there is a scent of gas and the fuel filters were full of fuel I’m assuming the motors are receiving gas. Thanks for the suggestion. Never experienced this problem in 25 years

Checked spark on one engine only. Changed gas filters for both engines with gas in both. Primers appear to be working and scent of gas can be smelt after repeated attempts to start engines.

The switch has had some of the wires detached, thus in the open position. Has been this way for about 15 years with no problems. Looks fine. Wires isolated from each other. Thanks for the thought though. Kill switch seems like the obvious cause so I checked this carefully initially. Wish it was...

Yes. Out of gear. Tried in both forward and reverse disengaged. My understanding is that the engines won’t crank if in gear

I have a 1994 272 Sailfish with original twin 200hp Yamaha Saltwater 2 stroke engine with low hours. Have been running fine. Motors winterized fogging carburetors and cylinders. Existing spark plugs inspected and put back. Oil reserve filled and oil tanks filled. Batteries removed, stored and...