iboats - The #1 Store For Everything Boating
 
  #1  
Old August 11th, 2007, 02:34 AM
crocket15 crocket15 is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 17
Default '55 Evinrude electric start.

I have a 55 evinrude electric start, does the motor have some sort of alternator on it to recharge my battery, or do i just have to make sure it is recharged myself?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old August 11th, 2007, 03:15 AM
skimmer's Avatar
skimmer skimmer is offline
Petty Officer 2nd Class
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Lake macquarie, central coast, Australia
Posts: 186
Default Re: '55 Evinrude electric start.

If thats a 1955 possibly not, I dont think it was until the electric shift (mid to late 60s) that evinrude had a complete charging system, but it may have some sort of generator. Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for you. You'd almost think that it would have to, even with a new battery it wont take long for the starter to flatten it!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old August 11th, 2007, 06:45 AM
F_R F_R is online now
Supreme Mariner
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 10,679
Default Re: '55 Evinrude electric start.

They didn't start putting generators on them till the 1957 35hp came out. And even then it was an accessory. Since the battery is only used for starting it will last a long time between charges. That is if the motor is starting as easy as it's supposed to.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Converting rope start to electric start - Evinrude 9.9 Moody Blue Johnson & Evinrude Outboards 7 May 29th, 2006 08:37 AM
electric start for 1975 evinrude 9.9 with pull start bigh2006 Johnson & Evinrude Outboards 1 April 24th, 2006 04:17 PM
evinrude 60 avo electric start andy050359 Johnson & Evinrude Outboards 0 April 11th, 2005 03:45 AM
Evinrude 60 electric start junkmonkey Johnson & Evinrude Outboards 1 July 31st, 2003 05:24 AM
Evinrude electric start not working mountainboy Johnson & Evinrude Outboards 13 August 27th, 2002 02:52 PM

iboats Forum Directory
Over 100,000 forum posts organized by topic
Outboard Motor Topics
Mercury Outboards
Johnson Outboards
Evinrude Outboards
Force Outboards
Yamaha Outboards
Mariner Outboards
Suzuki Outboards
Honda Outboards
Chrysler Outboards
Tohatsu Outboards
Nissan Outboards
Outboard Motors: non-repair
Vintage Outboards

I/O and Inboard Topics
MerCruiser
OMC I/O, Inboard
Volvo Penta

Propeller Help
Boat Propellers

Boat Repair and Products
Boat Building and Repair
Fiberglass Boat Repair
Marine Electronics
Boat Trailers and Towing
Boat Names
Boat Covers
Boat Parts

Boating Activities Talk
Boating Topics and Questions
Boating Activities and Destinations
Boating Blunders
Boat Shows
Wakeboarding
Water Skiing

Fishing Discussions
Freshwater Fishing
Saltwater Fishing

Boat Type Topics
Aluminum Boats
Bass Boats
Bowrider Boats
Center Console Boats
Cruiser Boats
Cuddy Cabin Boats
Deckboats
Fishing Boats
Fish and Ski Boats
Houseboats
Jet Boats
Jon Boats
Pontoon Boats
Powerboats
PWC Forum
Ski Boats
New Boats
Used Boats

Boat Manufacturers
Boats 250+ Manufacturers
Bayliner Boats
Sea Ray Boats
Zodiac Boats



Outboards

Power Heads

Lower Units

Propellers

Inflatable Boats

Boat Manuals

Engine Parts

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:44 PM.