jdoetsch

I also ran over a tow rope last weekend and had it wrap around the drive shaft, and spent a fun hour cutting it off (after being towed back). I am very interested if anyone knows of an aftermarket intake grate that does a better job of preventing things from getting sucked into the impeller.

As far as the intermittent starting, I suffered through that problem for about a month. After placing the DESS key on I would get one long beep rather than the two short beeps (and no turnover of the engine). Had to try a bunch of times shifting between F-N-R, until it finally started. Very frustrating. Took it to the marina and they couldn't find anything wrong. After researching on the forums, heard about the neutral switch. Ordered it online and replaced it myself (30 mins or less), and boat started up every single time after that.

I always switch my power kill switch off because when I first got the boat, had the battery drain after not using for two weeks. I think the aftermarket stereo must have a some kind of slow drain. I haven't had any problems now that I am using the kill switch when I am away. But I don't think the kill switch has anything to do with your starting problem - just the neutral switch.

After I sucked up the two rope, I tried using the ICS and don't think it was actually doing anything. I found later that my ACC fuse (15A) had blown when I went to use the radio. So I replaced that fuse and everything works now.