Outboard On Your Boat Won't Start? Try These 3 Simple Fixes First! | BoatUS

Picture this: You get to your boat, turn the key, hear the beep, turn the key all the way, and ... nothing happens. Your outboard won't start. Uh oh. Does this mean your day on the water is over before it has begun? Not necessarily. Before you freak out, BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow walks you through 3 simple troubleshooting steps to assess why the outboard on your boat won't start -- and hopefully fix it fast! If these don't get your back on the water, visit https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2016/january/what-to-do-if-your-outboard-wont-start for our outboard troubleshooting checklist. 0:01: Intro 0:57: Common Problem #1--check the shifters 1:42: Common Problem #2--prime the motor 1:58: Common Problem #3--check engine cut off switch 2:45: Wrap Up--Subscribe to the BoatUS YouTube Channel 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #outboardtroubleshooting #outboardwontstart #troubleshootoutboard