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Ken O
Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Posts: 112 City/Region: West Yellowstone
State or Province: MT
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Ravens' Roost
Photos: Ravens’ Roost
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:42 pm Post subject: Twin Yamaha 50s will not start |
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This is in regard to a park boat, not my boat, but I'm pretty sure twin Yamaha 50s are common in the C-Dory community.
Therefore, we have a boat with twin Yamaha 50s. It ran fine to and from annual service a few weeks ago, but today both motors crank but will not start. Both! Notes: separate gas tanks, two batteries in good condition. I checked 5 fuses in one motor and all were good. I notice that the control for both motors is one unit. This sounds electrical, but I am not familiar with Yamahas or twins. These are fairly new motors. Where do we look?
Thanks! _________________ "If it were easy, everyone would be doing it." --Circumnavigator and author Larry Pardey. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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Check the kill switch and it's circuit. |
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-Waypoint-
Joined: 02 Nov 2019 Posts: 93 City/Region: Jensen Beach, Florida
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 1998
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Waypoint
Photos: Waypoint
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure the shifters are in neutral. Sounds obvious, but this will not allow the engines to start. _________________ Mark n' Yuka Elwell |
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Ken O
Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Posts: 112 City/Region: West Yellowstone
State or Province: MT
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Ravens' Roost
Photos: Ravens’ Roost
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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The kill switch was the culprit! There is a large flock of black vultures that roost on the boat overnight. Apparently they stole the lanyard and damaged the switch. Fixed now. Watch out for wildlife! Thanks for the help. |
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