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[tad]

New owner to 99 challenger. Thought 2 engines would be better than 1 but now I have twice the troubles. OK, sunk it second time out, so I took it to a guy I found that worked on boats because I had no idea how to get it running without ruining 2 motors. Come to find I could have probably got it going myself, I think he put in new plugs and went for a joy ride because I had already taken plugs out and blown all the water from cylinders. $300 lesson learned. Neither engine will idle or start right up when warm. I put new plugs in last week and old ones looked petty wet. With new plugs started good but as day went on neither engine would start without throttle at about 1/2 open. even then cranking for a minute or so. Took plugs out today and they are again pretty wet. Seems if plugs are the problem more throttle woulnt help? PO said he premixed "just in case". I'm not smoking so I hate to stop premixing and burn up engines. Oil is going down in injection tank but not by much. I'm really not a mechanic although I'm usually not afraid to try, BUT I have a real FEAR of being stranded on the water, I mean terrified. So question is should I take boat to dealer risking a raping or should I suck it up and start playing mechanic myself risk messing it up? oh BTW, I cannot afford to have a dealer take advantage of me, I bought an old boat cause thats all I could afford...Thanks for your comments and advice.

[Kevin Leclair]

I am sorry to hear about the issues you have had thus far. I would recommend taking it to the dealer, pay for the diagnostic fee to determine what exactly is going on. At that point you can decide if you want them to do the work or take another route.