In the past, you had to learn how to start an outboard motor. Carbureted two-strokes can be fussy, especially when cold. And if you ever can’t get one start, check out our 25 reasons why your boat ...

View full sizeReloading a bass boat is easy when you have a helper and a functional motor--but tough when you're alone and the outboard won't start.Frank Sargeant [email protected] It's ...

Even the mood created by this idyllic scene can be ruined by a hard to start marine engine. Boating. Check out this list of 25 reasons why your boat motor won’t turn over or boat engine won’t start.