Yes, my accelerator pump never had gas in it, so it would always hesitate when I'd 'hit it'...so I adjust the float up slightly to allow more fuel in the bowl. Re-installed and test started & ran engine multiple times before Red Wing, though, never on the water. I then removed the carb and reexamined the gas levels in the bowl and it looked good. Re-installed ran engine again, no issues.
I let it sit for a couple weeks, pulled the boat out cold, fired up in 1/2 a crank as usual, packed it for Red Wing.
Honestly, I suppose it could be flooding out, but I'm no expert and Terry didn't think that was a case. If I disconnect the fuel line and just spray starter fluid down the carb, the result is the same.