F115TXR Starter Click

[acollins74]

F115TXR
Yamaha 115 4cyl
Date 01/06
64V - X - 1062422
Yesterday in driveway. after unrelated maintenance (inline fuel filter swap), went to start and ignition did the single click three times in a row and started on 4th try after pausing for a few minutes.
I restarted no issues 10 more times.
I use my boat for family pleasure twice a month on average year round in FL and have never had an issue previously. My concern at this point is low but cautious/curious if doom is in my future.

That said, i read in forums issue is likely starter relay but I also read folks use words like solenoid relay and starter relay almost interchangeably.
I can't find any videos on the 115s to verify - does this model have both a starter solenoid and a starter relay?

Btw, motor is clean, connections look surprisingly new considering the year. Battery volts are fine- i haven't tested cranking volts yet.

 

[99yam40]

most problems like that are bad connections .
battery terminals not making good contact to posts and then arc a little getting a better connection.
pull and clean the connections to see if keeps it from happening again

 

[racerone]

Clean and tighten battery cables.----Charge battery and have it load tested ( even if new )

 

[acollins74]

Basic multimeter reporting 12.77 but will have it load tested. Battery is about 10 months old.
Went ahead and cleaned cables thoroughly - hopefully the problem takes care of itself - time will tell.
Worse case - Should i get stuck offshore - can i really bridge the nuts in the solenoid with say a screwdriver to engage the starter without blowing my hand off from the current?