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I have a 1998 Bayliner 1950 I/O Mercruiser 3.0. 2 batteries on a switch.
Recently, 1 battery will no longer start the boat (#2 battery). It runs all the other electrical and only shows about 10 volts. I took it out and had it tested. It's fine. The other battery (1) starts the boat great...
I have a '98 merc 3.0 I/O with an Alpha one Gen 2 outdrive.
I recently replaced my starter and put the boat back in the water. I powered out slowly and about 300 yards from the boat ramp, I began to increase the power and it started making a weird noise.
I took it home and ran it and...
I have a '98 merc 3.0 I/O.
i tried to start it after sitting for about 6 weeks. it slowly tried to crank, but no luck. I check my battery and alternator - good.
When i put the alternator back in, i failed to turn the battery off and caused a spark. Once I hooked it back up - no cranking or...
