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    battery charging question

    New to outboard boats and have a few questions. Have a new to me boat with a 85 HP Johnson model #85ESL75E and a 8 HP mercury trolling motor. Have two batteries connected to a battery switch. 1. Should I use one battery for starting and running main motor then switch to other battery when...
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    7.5 HP Mercury won't run

    New to me motor (mid 80's model?) will start if gas shot into carb, but will not stay running. Opened up carb where gas inlet is (diaphram?) and had gas flowing through it. New gas in tank and sprayed with carb cleaner. Couple questions. Could this be ignition problem even though motor will...
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