Yamaha 2009 AR 230 HO

[WayneVA]

Hi all. I recently bought a Yamaha 2009 ar230 HO with only 100hrs on it. I was on my way in from the river and the creek use to get home is narrow and shallow. I was coming around a turn and another boat was stopped and waving there hands like they needed help and I didnt pay attention to where I was and stopped my boat to see if I could help them and I got stuck. So i'm sure I sucked some mud. Flushed out the motors really good and went out the next day and it made a little bit of noise but once driving for a few all noise went away.
After boat sat for 2 weeks now the last 2 times I have taken it out the starboard motor doesn't want to start and when it does start it makes some noise like something is moving. But once I get moving a little it clears up and acts like nothing has happend. Wondering if something could be stuck somewhere or clogged lines?

 

[WREKS]

I have a similar boat. I would try to get on some open water and run it at higher rpms (7-8k). As long as it does not overheat, that should help flush the motors. Also, make sure there is no debris in the impellers.

 

[WayneVA]

Thank you. It does run fine once in water for a few. Only have the issues when starting up. I’m going to check the impellers in a few days. I will respond if I find something. Thinks again