Hey Everyone. So im new to this whole thing.
I have a 93 Bayliner inboard and when we put it in the water the other day and tried to start it, it barley turned over and wouldnt start. I tried it a few times checked all the connections to make sure they were tight, and tried to start it again. ANd again it was turning over slow slow slow then motor shook like it wanted to start then it would turn real slow. So naturaly im thinking the battery is just real dead. WHen i turn the key to the on position the gage reads 12 when i try to turn it over, the gage drops to the lowest point at 8. So when i went to disconnect the battery, the Neg terminal and wire were so hot it burned my fingers. So i guess im wondering if im looking at a bad cell in the Battery? or a bad starter? My friend told me it sounds like its drawing to much power and that could be a sign of a bad starter. The weekend before i took the boat out and when i turned the key it started almost instantly. So can someone please help....
Thank you
I have a 93 Bayliner inboard and when we put it in the water the other day and tried to start it, it barley turned over and wouldnt start. I tried it a few times checked all the connections to make sure they were tight, and tried to start it again. ANd again it was turning over slow slow slow then motor shook like it wanted to start then it would turn real slow. So naturaly im thinking the battery is just real dead. WHen i turn the key to the on position the gage reads 12 when i try to turn it over, the gage drops to the lowest point at 8. So when i went to disconnect the battery, the Neg terminal and wire were so hot it burned my fingers. So i guess im wondering if im looking at a bad cell in the Battery? or a bad starter? My friend told me it sounds like its drawing to much power and that could be a sign of a bad starter. The weekend before i took the boat out and when i turned the key it started almost instantly. So can someone please help....
Thank you