Kelly,
I finally solved this problem. It's the ground wire from the battery to
the engine. The black one,
negative ground wire. I checked it numerous times and thought it OK.
It's somewhat difficult to get to but not too bad. Clean it replace it
if it's in bad shape. let me know how you make out.
Dave Gilmore, Windshear, Westbrook CT
Kelly Robinson wrote:
>Since the day I got my boat, I've had engine starting problems. It always
>starts, but I have to push the button over and over before it starts to
>crank. I've replaced the button, the key, the and the starter without
>making any difference whatsoever. Has anyone else had the trouble I
>describe and managed to fix it? My best guess at this point is that there
>may be too long of run between the batteries and the starter. The prior
>owner moved the batteries to the lazarette without moving the main switch.
>As a result, the cables run forward to the switch from the lazarette, then
>back to the engine. By the way, if anyone needs a button or key assembly, I
>can provide you with one VERY reasonably!
>
>Kelly Robinson
>Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies
>Rutgers University
>47 Bleeker St.
>Newark, NJ 07102
>(973) 353-1750, ext. 226 (973) 353-1753 (FAX)
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Received on Mon Aug 25 17:51:47 2003