My boat knows I'm trying to sell it!

[Mexican Kerry]

Ok, cleaned her up today, then went to start it (lot easier to sell if you can show the buyer it works, right?) Tried to charge battery, no dice. Not a big deal, old battery. Picked up new one, won't even turn over. Starter clicks and tries to turn, but only rotates about 1/8" and stops.

Any suggestions? Solenoid? Starter? Need to get this damn thing fixed and gone.

Here she is in all her glory, laughing at me.

[Mexican Kerry]

I might add that I'm not very good at troubleshooting engines or electrical so any suggestions are appreciated.

[JustShootIt]

Make sure it all has good connection would be first thing.....

Did u try to use a jumper wire on starter?

Sounds silly, but make sure its in neutral.....most wont start if in gear, but had a similar boat that would be in neutral position but sometimes linkage would sort of stick and allow it to try and start "in gear"....and it would hang up.....

U say it will only turn 1/8 inch.....does it sound like it quits because its n a bind, or just cut off?

[inthewaterky]

What ya asking for it?

[JustShootIt]

If u pick it up tonight he will cut u one helluva deal

[Mexican Kerry]

Connections are all good. Its in neutral. Just clicks and stops, like power cuts out. Tried jumping battery direct to starter, nothing.

[Mexican Kerry]

Got it advertised for 5 grand. Guy called me tonight and I told him I'm having trouble getting it going. So he says "if you gotta dump money into it and fix it you're going to lower your price right?"

What?! If I fix it and sell it as a running boat the price stays the same. If I can't fix it, then we'll see. Someone needs to invent a phone that screens crackheads calling.

[Mexican Kerry]

What ya asking for it?

Don't think you want to pay the shipping.

[Mexican Kerry]

Pulled starter and got it checked out, dead. Every place quoted me 700 bucks for a replacement, and minimum week to get one. Starter/alternator shop rebuilt it and charged 70. Picked it up 2 hrs after dropping it off. Boat lights right up now.

I hate my boat.

[Frailer]

They say the only day happier than the one you buy your boat is the day you sell it.

Good luck!

[Mexican Kerry]

Damn right! I think I need to look into the water pump now.

[Mike]

I have nothing.

But MK is my idol.

[JustShootIt]

Bilge pump or pump for motor?

[Mexican Kerry]

Ok, seems to check out. Telltale wasn't pissing, wasn't sure if impeller was gone. Pulled it, clogged up. Reinstalled, pissed for a few seconds then muddy water discharged. Pulled again, cleaned out, reinstalled. Water flowing well, all seems to be good (for now).

Boats never run this good before, almost tempted to keep it. Stupid, shouldn't think like that. I hate my boat.

[JustShootIt]

Yeah, the pisser on mine gets stopped up almost every winter....damn mud dobbers....

[SNL]

Glws mk

[Mexican Kerry]

Winning! Boat is sold. Dude paid with cash and a bank draft. Funny, bilge pump quit and tilt ram puked a seal while he was looking at it. She was really trying to ruin the sale for me. Evil hearted woman, good thing he fell in love when he saw her.

[Rem700]

Congrats....now go buy another 1911!

[Mexican Kerry]

Congrats....now go buy another 1911!

Pretty sure wife would have some words if I spent all the boat moneys on a pistol. But it would be a damn fine one!