Even though the engine air intake was submerged, the engine was not harmed as it had never been run. A few times I have come across this scenario, either the boat has been moored and left for the season or one never checks the engine until it sups up the no-go juice!

It is vital you do your checks as regular as you can to avoid such an issue. If your a lazy person, or them boards are getting harder to lift to check, then please message me here and I can give you a solution with a safety device I have put together for peace of mind.