Outboard that won't restart when wet (?)

I have a Johnson 25 hours, that runs like a scalded dog... However, once you
run it for a little while, and then shut down, it will NOT restart. If I take
the boat back home, and let it sit for a couple days, then go back out - same
thing. Starts after 4 or 5 pulls, runs fine... then after you shut down it will
not restart.

I believe I may be getting water in the engine somehow, but I'm not really a
mechanic. Anyone out there have an idea what to check?

Sincerely,
"Tired of rowing"

Sounds like something electrical to me, when the engine is hot something
is breaking down, coil, plug wires, condensor, etc.....Run the engine
with the cowling off to keep it cooler, it will be nosier, but see if
that helps. Something like this can be a real pain in the butt.. Good
luck...

sket

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Sounds like something electrical to me, when the engine is hot something
is breaking down, coil, plug wires, condensor, etc.....Run the engine
with the cowling off to keep it cooler, it will be nosier, but see if
that helps. Something like this can be a real pain in the butt.. Good
luck...

sket


Actually spounds like vaporlock to me. Check how hot the engine is running.
When you shut it down, you may be boiling the fuel in the line or pump.

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Sounds like something electrical to me, when the engine is hot something
is breaking down, coil, plug wires, condensor, etc.....Run the engine
with the cowling off to keep it cooler, it will be nosier, but see if
that helps. Something like this can be a real pain in the butt.. Good
luck...

sket


Actually spounds like vaporlock to me. Check how hot the engine is running.
When you shut it down, you may be boiling the fuel in the line or pump.