motor will not start

Bayrunner

I went out last night and both motors were running fine. When I try then o get it up on plain it feel like we were dragging something and stopped.  Checked around the back to make sure we weren't dragging a crab pot and couldn't find anything. Took off again and got up on plain and noticed the RPM was higher on the port side and throttled back. Went about 2 miles and anchored for the fireworks. I decided to move in a little more and went to start the port side and only got a clicking sound and would not start.  Luck the starboard side did.  Any thoughts on what to look for.

I did check the outdrives and did not find anything tangled up around the props.  

Bayrunner

Check the oil and no water intrusion. When I turn the key in I get a click sound like in a car when the starter goes.  My guess is that is what it might be. 

212rowboat

Bad connection somewhere. 

zaverin1

I would check the oil for water intrusion and then go from there 

NavyCTRC

Had to replace both of my starters this year, they were just completely gone.  They gave no indication of going out slowly either, one day they worked fine, the next day turn the key and nothing, not even a click.

Bayrunner

Thanks for all the advise but my boat doctor just gave me the bad news.  It's water in the plugs and oil so he thinks it's either a cracked head or block,  He will get the head first since it will be a cheaper fix.

aero3113

@Bayrunner is there any chance you injested the water? 

diggin2day1

When my boat was launched at the beginning of the season, it ingested water... All I got was "clicks" like a dead battery/bad starter.... Mechanic removed plugs, drained water and started it up.... Rest of the water evaporated and she's been running like a top since May.

seadogs

check the manifolds and risers

06Rinker270

Same thing happened to me last year.  Super hard to start, clicking and no start.  Oil milky as a shake.  Tech removed plugs and water, found crack in exhaust manifold.  Insurance blamed faulty winterization from place I bought it.  Good luck.  Hope it's a quick fix.  Quick action saved me.