1997 Ocean Runner 225 issues

[cdoyal]

Well, since there are no performance issues, I ordered a new vacuum switch today. I unplugged the old one and the light went out.
It's a hundred dollar gamble but what the hell...

Turns out it was a faulty switch. Popped the new one in, light went out, and all is well. Ran it for a couple hours yesterday and everything is back to normal.

[Glock Diver]

I'm a little late to the party, but my '98 Johnson 200 Ocean Pro shows the same symptoms with a cold start.  I have also started the habit of starting the motor at home with the hose/muffs!  Makes for a much lower stress launch at the boat ramp. Of course i still get a few looks when my puff of blue smoke wafts across the dock  

Once warmed up, this motor has never given me a bit of trouble, but some days it takes a few minutes to get her fired up.    Is that just common with Johnny-Rudes?

[John Jones]

My '93 225 was that way.  Lots of cranking when cold but always started.  Instant fire the rest of the day.

[cdoyal]

Once warmed up, this motor has never given me a bit of trouble, but some days it takes a few minutes to get her fired up.    Is that just common with Johnny-Rudes?

I think it is. They are just a bit cold blooded that way.
Mine also blows blue smoke at idle even when warmed up!