Hello all. I think I had my first case of vapor lock this past weekend in my '09 Outback. The usual story...was towing skier/tubes for a long period of time then took an hour or so break in a cove and tried to start her up and nothing happened. A storm was coming, kids were crying, wife was not happy and no boats were anywhere to be seen. Started swimming with the boat (somewhat easier than using the paddle) and eventually a jetski came by and gave us a tow to a different ramp. His wife was nice enough to give me a ride to my vehicle at another ramp so I could come back and get my boat. We were very fortunate that there was someone willing to help us out.

Anyways, before I even thought to take my boat to the dealer I checked on this site to see what could be the culprit and discovered all about vapor lock. I have 27 hours on the boat and never had this happen this or last season up to this point.

I plan on taking her back out tomorrow afternoon after work to see if she will start up. But, in my ignorance of the engine, I have no clue where the fuel pump is in case I need to do the pour water over it thing. I have attached a link to a photobucket album with pics of my engine and would greatly appreciate it if someone could indicate where the fuel pump is in the pics.

Thanks,
Brian

http://s939.photobucket.com/albums/a...mba%20Outback/