Random Engine die or stall out

[rockymtnsurfer]

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this same situation. Went to Flaming Gorge the last 4 days. First day.....Cruze up canyon about 20 minutes at around 25 or so. Rans smooth as can be. Set up for surf session and filled everything up. Decided to test the wave before we started. We were cruising along for a few minutes and then all of a sudden the engine dies. We all looked at eachother like WTH was that. Figured it was a fluke, so our rider hopped in and we started to surf. Worked fine on her first pull and then she fell. Second pull as we got her up, died. Now I was concerned. Pulled her one more time, pulled her up slow and didn't just floor down the cruise control and she surfed for a few minutes and died.

We all decided something was up and we needed to go back to the marina, tie up and start hitting google up. Drained and went back with no problems. After about a hr, and no ideas from google, we decided maybe it was the cruise control. We all went back on the lake, and filled up. I decided I would try it one more time with no surfer with cruise control before I started testing new options. No problems. Surfed first person....no problem.....second person no problem. It was like nothing happened at all. Surfed 3 more straight days maybe 6 hrs each day, no problems. Boat ran great for the whole trip.

Just got back last night and thought I would see what peoples thoughts were. I have some thoughts about gas, partical caught in gas intake, computer cruise glitch. It was not overheating. Fluids were all good. Maybe fuel filter. I don't know.

Any thoughts?

I will just listen

Thanks all....much appreciated.

D

[HFarr]

I am guessing no codes popped up on the screen? It does sound like it could be gas related. Change out your fuel filter/water dryer to be safe. Did it start right back up with no problems each time?

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[rockymtnsurfer]

I am guessing no codes popped up on the screen? It does sound like it could be gas related. Change out your fuel filter/water dryer to be safe. Did it start right back up with no problems each time?

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No codes...no problems starting up. I have new fule filter...always have one on hand....thats my first project.

[Holdmybeer]

Fuel related 100%.
Water would be my first guess. Add a fuel treatment to the tank to help with water and fill up with fresh gas from a high volume station.

[RUGER761]

Fuel related 100%.
Water would be my first guess. Add a fuel treatment to the tank to help with water and fill up with fresh gas from a high volume station.

Yep my exact thinking on this one as well.

[rockymtnsurfer]

Fuel related 100%.
Water would be my first guess. Add a fuel treatment to the tank to help with water and fill up with fresh gas from a high volume station.

Good thought. I did run it all and am filling it up full tomm. Didn't run it dry, but till last bar was gone. I use Eth free 100% of the time. Do you think I should add treatment before I fill tomm?

[Holdmybeer]

Good thought. I did run it all and am filling it up full tomm. Didn't run it dry, but till last bar was gone. I use Eth free 100% of the time. Do you think I should add treatment before I fill tomm?

I would still throw a treatment in the tank that has a water emulsifier in it. It will help get any moisture out if this is your problem. A high volume station is least likely to have debris or moisture in the underground storage.

A loose fuel pump relay could be a thing also.

[larry_arizona]

Did you accidently bump your kill switch with your right leg?

I recall this being common/possible on the moombas.

Also a good idea to exercise your killswitch contacts.


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[haknslash]

Was going to say it sounds like maybe you tapped your kill switch with your knee or something. It is very easy to do and it’s so sensitive that even the slightest touch will activate the kill switch. Remember it is two method switch both with the push button and also with the lanyard clip.

When I first got my Max I killed it like 3 or 4 times my first few outings before I realized what I was doing and hitting the kill switch by accident. I made mental note and changed my sitting position slightly to keep my right knee away from it.

[rockymtnsurfer]

Was going to say it sounds like maybe you tapped your kill switch with your knee or something. It is very easy to do and it’s so sensitive that even the slightest touch will activate the kill switch. Remember it is two method switch both with the push button and also with the lanyard clip.

When I first got my Max I killed it like 3 or 4 times my first few outings before I realized what I was doing and hitting the kill switch by accident. I made mental note and changed my sitting position slightly to keep my right knee away from it.

Maybe my seat hit it. I tend to stand and drive as I feel more comfortable seeing around the boat etc. I turn the seat in for more space for me to stand. I am going to look at this position and see if it could have been that. 996 and Hak thanks