Is this a marine starter?

[Wave34]

When I bought the boat, the guy gave me a spare starter. I tested it on the bench and it works fine. It looks like a rebuilt from a local shop since there are no stickers on it.

I don't know if you guys just by looking at the pictures can tell, but let's try.

 

[alldodge]

Nothing wrong with a rebuilt starter from a local shop so long as they used the correct parts and assembly method. I cannot tell if it is or not, but will say that the starter must have a plate or marking SAE J1171. If its not marked its not legal to use on a boat

https://forums.iboats.com/forum/eng...nce-between-a-car-and-a-boat-starter?t=228130

 

[Sprig]

Just curious, why did he give you a starter? Of all things when buying a boat a starter is not one of the things I would expect to be given.

 

[Wave34]

No plate and no sticker. So not legal.
I may just carry it in case I'm stuck in middle of nowhere.

Starting the blowers long before and opening the hatch before starting to bring me back to shore.

 

[Wave34]

Just curious, why did he give you a starter? Of all things when buying a boat a starter is not one of the things I would expect to be given.

Well, when I was younger and was off roading with a truck with an automatic transmission (no push start possible), I always carried a starter in case it died.
I suppose a boat is the same way of thinking.
With a bad alternator the engine can run a good 30 minutes if careful with the accessories, but if the starter dies, the boat won't move.