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Old 06-29-2018, 10:30 AM
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BATTERY->WIRING->STARTER

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Originally Posted by Surcouf View Post
So after a nice day of sailing, engine would not start while getting back to the marina... had to display sailor abilities and dock with sails on teh outside dock.
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Question: "The engine would not start". Would the engine turn with the starter?

With the heavy duty corrosion evident maybe the big wires that carry electricity from the battery to the starter are in such poor shape that they cannot carry sufficient electricity to the starter to turn the engine. The takeaway is that the batteries & charging system may not be the problem.

As Neil posted; further facts and analysis's needed before any conclusions are drawn.

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