impeller

[Captain Dave]

Accidentally started my 2011 225 4-stroke out of water for 1-3 seconds.Tell tale stream seems fine.Did I get lucky?Should I replace the impeller and have her looked at?Dave

[Schematic]

Only God can answer that.....
You can wait for his answer, or simply check to be sure.....
1 - 3 seconds can be another mans 30 - 40 seconds.....

[Captain Dave]

impeller

The boat/motor is kept in a slip and was used earlier that day.Since I come in the slip and tilt the motor up when I tie up at the slip,isnt there residual water still in the lower unit that could have protected or at least lubricated my impeller during the accidental start up?1-5 seconds tops.I plan on inspecting and changing the impeller next week(its about due anyway).I just wonder since the tell tale is streaming fine can I run her for now?

[99yam40]

I would say go for it, if is had been sitting for a long time then it may have hurt it, but if you get some type of alarm then you know

[peterfrae]

Dry start

Man I wouldnt sweat that...Did you start on the hose or in the water again? I bet it pee's like it did before you did that..Just dont do it again...

[Bayoucat]

IF it is peeing you are OK.

[Captain Dave]

Thanks all.Theres nothing like a second opinion.