I have a 1991 Bayliner 1800 Capri Bowrider with a 1991 90 HP Force outboard. The boat had been sitting for 5 years. When I got it this spring (for $100), I replaced gear grease, drained fuel tank, replaced fuel filter, spark plugs, sprayed sea foam cleaner in carb. Motor ran after some minor carb adjustments. Began having starter problems after a few weeks. Replaced starter with new starter not rebuilt. The boat started and ran. We used the boat a few times with no problems. Last time out, the starter would engage the flywheel, but would not turn over the motor. Checked battery connection and noticed the negative battery cable was so hot that I could not touch it. Disconnected the battery cable and reconnected and the boat started and ran fine the rest of the day. We tried to start the boat about a month later and the starter again would engage the flywheel, but would not turn it. Negative wire red hot again. Disconnected battery cable again, but it didn't help this time. Flywheel will turn by hand. Took new starter off and reinstalled. Now starter won't spin at all! Sorry for the long post. I know just enough about boats to be dangerous! Please help.
