I read somewhere once that the two happiest days of a boat owner's life are the day he buys a boat, and the day he sells it.....
So, I bought my first boat about a month and a half ago, and have yet to put it in the water. It is an old tri-hull with a 1971 60hp evinrude with the selectric control box. My problem is that the engine is actually running backwards. When I turn the key, it cranks, but won't fire until I let go of the key, and then it runs backwards. I've been told that since it's a 2 stroke, it can do this, but no one knows how to fix it.
I don't know if it's related or not, but in the control box, there is a wire that is just kind of hanging. I can not find where it is supposed to be connected. I have been looking for a wiring diagram, but have had no luck. I am an electrician by trade, so I do have a little knowledge in this area, but I still haven't been able to figure it out.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise I'll have to break down and take it to the boat shop. Thanks.
So, I bought my first boat about a month and a half ago, and have yet to put it in the water. It is an old tri-hull with a 1971 60hp evinrude with the selectric control box. My problem is that the engine is actually running backwards. When I turn the key, it cranks, but won't fire until I let go of the key, and then it runs backwards. I've been told that since it's a 2 stroke, it can do this, but no one knows how to fix it.
I don't know if it's related or not, but in the control box, there is a wire that is just kind of hanging. I can not find where it is supposed to be connected. I have been looking for a wiring diagram, but have had no luck. I am an electrician by trade, so I do have a little knowledge in this area, but I still haven't been able to figure it out.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise I'll have to break down and take it to the boat shop. Thanks.