Specknreds
Well-known member
I WAS going fishing Friday, but I'm now having the first trouble with my 04' 25hp 4-stroke Yamaha. I took the boat cover off too run the motor and load the boat. It cranked on the first pull (always cranks on first or second pull) but when I touched the throttle it choked out and died. I pulled the cover off and noticed some gas. I pumped the bulb and gas went everywhere. I couldn't see where it was coming from. The carb sits with its side to the motor and you can't see the side or get your hand behind it. I took it to the shop and they said that it was an overflow and that something is stuck. I asked what would cause this and they said "sitting up". It has sat less than 2 months and I know I cranked it at least once in that time. They were saying that every since our local gas stations started serving ethanol, they have been swamped with boats with the same problem. Has anyone else had a problem like this? They assured me that I wouldn't miss my trip Friday, we'll see.