twright
New Member
New Sea Ray owner and so happy. I bought a 2000 230 open bow. Took it out this past weekend for the first time. Here is my problem. I ran it for over an hour. Then when we tied up for about 30 to 45 min's. Went to start it and cranks over and over but won't start. Got towed back in and had a mech come look at it the next morning. That morning it fired right up. He thought a good start was to replace fuel filter. He said it was clear and no contaminated. Took it out for the day and when it got hot it did it again. Would not start. Open the throttle body based on mech recommendations. Would not start. After about 1/2 hour with engine cover open it started. Mech thought it might be vapor lock. Any suggestions? Talking to other boaters thought thermostat issue. Boat temp holds at 170 after running for hours and after sitting for a few hours it only dropped to 130. New owner needs help? Thanks