I have a question.  I have a ford 460 with holley 750 dp.  When I drop in water, turn key on, I can hear fuel pump pushing fuel to carb. Wait 5 seconds or so then I light her up......but she don't light. After approx. 5 to 10 attempts she fires. Runs great. Then the rest of the day she starts no problems. Is this because there is no choke or is there a choke???  Is there anything I can do to remedy this problem. It's a pain sitting in marina trying to get boat to fire Not to mention a bit embarrassing. Thanks for any input.

I have a question.  I have a ford 460 with holley 750 dp.  When I drop in water, turn key on, I can hear fuel pump pushing fuel to carb. Wait 5 seconds or so then I light her up......but she don't light. After approx. 5 to 10 attempts she fires. Runs great. Then the rest of the day she starts no problems. Is this because there is no choke or is there a choke???  Is there anything I can do to remedy this problem. It's a pain sitting in marina trying to get boat to fire Not to mention a bit embarrassing. Thanks for any input.

So, are you pumping the throttle at all?

Mine takes 1-2 pumps when its cold (not having been run that day), and 1/2 a pump (more of a bump) if it has been run earlier.

Chokeless boats here, too, and electric fuel pump.

BTW, what Ignition system?

Dan'l

Unfortunately no fuel pressure guage. Plan to install this winter. I have to pump several times. I have the red msd ignition with msd wire.  Again this is just original light up.

I'll check this weekend. Just bought a new Qt 950 carb. Maybe that will help. I will also turn key on and give foot throttle 2 big pumps.

Check your timing as well.