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Old 07-29-2018, 09:10 AM
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Angry Flooded Boat - Now What?

I came out to my boat yesterday, opened the companionway, and saw the worst -3-4" of water in the saloon.

The amount of water in the engine area was not enough to fill the open flame arrestor on the carb, but did have the fuel pump and, unfortunately, the starter submersed in water.

I pulled a combination of mostly water and oil out of the engine and removed the fuel pump since I believe it needs the overhaul I had planned.

I can put fresh oil it it but wonder if I am going to need to remove and disassemble the starter before I can crank it.

This is fresh water and, although I can't rule out backflow from the open cooling supply thru hull, it may have only been 3 weeks worth of rainwater from the usual sources and packing gland.

Should I just pull the starter and take to a shop, spray with WD40 or just let it dry in a warm oven.

I can't do anything until I overhaul the fuel pump and put it back on, so I will appreciate any suggestions.

Murph'
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