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I purchased a 1977 Ranger bass boat with a 1988 40hp Evinrude on it to use as a duck hunting boat.
The previous owner took off the Prestolite ya-5012 power trim because he said it was "slow". I got all the parts for it, switch and wiring were still in the boat. Wired it in, and I have nothing...
I have a 1991 Reinell with a Mercruiser 4.3
Took it out, ran great... After running around a bit it wouldn't start. No spark.
Got towed back, still no start.
After I got home ( few hours later) it fired right up.
I'm thinking it is that ignition module.
Does anyone have any info on...
So I just picked up my first boat...
It was free... so don't laugh :D
It is a 21' Bayliner Admiralty w/ a 4cyl Volvo Penta 145A
The boat ran fine when it was parked.... 4 years ago
So I brought it home today, and it wouldn't turn over when I put a battery in it. I drained the oil/water...
