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Searayder F16xr First Start 175HP

Itmightwork

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It's that time of year again. First day off, with a nice 84 degree day. Me n GF , decided to get the jet boat out. Unwrapping the winter crap, getting the battery ready,etc. It was hard starting, but, a little bit of starting fluid, it started. After the car wash, I tried start again (very, very sluggish ).

Forget this- drive to auto parts store, bought a new battery!!

Plus, filled fuel tank with fresh gas. It started. Not bad .

Off to boat ramp. Here we go.

Get the boat in the water:

1) Hard starting
2) Stalls
3) Sometimes (7x), started, hit the throttle, acted like it was going to be great, then stalked again after 3-5 seconds. Ugh!

Load it back on trailer. Wasted day.

A few people at the dock said- fuel pump primer bulb(?)

Any suggestions

Please help
 
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Carburetor + ethanol gas = headache
 
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