Outboard Problems...

[usamarshal]

I have a 1992 Evinrude XP 200 hp outboard. I've been running the engine with no problems since I bought it in July. I've added new gas lines, filter, fuel valve, clamps, etc... which helped get fuel to the engine much better. The problem I'm having now is that I can't get any spark to the spark plugs. There is power getting to everything that I can see...checked it with the volt meter...and the wiring looks fine. Tried for an hour to start it up, but nothing. After checking for any faulty lines, etc... my buddy and I decided to try starting it again...started right up...turned motor off to get the items I needed to winterize the boat...tried turning it on again and no spark...anybody have any ideas of why I can't get a spark? Motor is turning over fine and there is fuel in the cyclinder....checked plugs for a second time to see if there was a spark, nothing. I'm at a loss here...I know its probably something stupid, but just can't figure it out...thanks for any assistance, Skip