Boat hard to start on ramp........

[89BFN]

The boat is an 89' BFN w/330HP 454. The boat is difficult to start and floods everytime ONLY on the boat ramp when everything is at an angle. Once started, no issues with the boat once it's warm. When at home in the driveway and everything is level, no problem, fires right up with without issue. Just wanted some input before I troubleshoot. Thanks

[DavidF]

RE: Boat hard to start on ramp........

Float level in carb set too high (primary side)? You might just float the boat, then start engine.

[NCH2oSki]

RE: Boat hard to start on ramp........

This may be a stupid question, but why start it on the ramp? I always wait till mine is in the water and floating.

[89BFN]

RE: Boat hard to start on ramp........

Thanks for the feedback guys. I am thinking it is the primary or secondary float setting myself. As far as why I start it on the ramp, I have to because the ramp has a drop off. If you go beyond, the trailer wheels will drop off. So, the boat isn't "floating" over the trailer due to the water level. I need the power of the boat to move it off the trailer.

[surroundsound64]

RE: Boat hard to start on ramp........

I'd go along with the float issue.