Need help getting boat running...

[gandl2123]

I have a 1989 Cuddy Cabin (Cabin Cruiser?) V-Hull with rails? Don't know much about it but that it has a 4 cyl mercruiser engine. The boat broke down in the water 5 years ago (just shut off) and has sat for 5 years.

I don't know where to start at all....the wires in the back that come in form the battery have no ends (all bare) and I have no clue which is to join neg post and which is to join positive post. How do I \even begin here.

I have taken the starter off and have cleaned it up and put it back on and the engine turns over fine and makes good compression.

I would love to get power (short) to the distributor and crank it over with a screwdriver just to hear it run...how do I do this. I have been working on cars and engines since 15 and am 48. I can rebuild anything that runs on the road (exc diesel) but have no clue where to begin on this boat. I want to run it down to Savannah from Augusta, GA one day but have no clue. Pls help if you can. Tks

Mr. Tripp (new to boating)
Augusta, GA

 

[danond]

Re: Need help getting boat running...

You need to read the "ADULTS ONLY" sticky in the forum and download a manual and wiring diagram. It's going to be tough to help until you get educated on your drive, engine and how it's all wired up.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need help getting boat running...

I would love to get power (short) to the distributor and crank it over with a screwdriver just to hear it run...how do I do this. I have been working on cars and engines since 15 and am 48. I can rebuild anything that runs on the road (exc diesel) but have no clue where to begin on this boat.

Ayuh,.... It's a gasoline motor....
A wire from the battery to the (+) post on the coil,+ it'll Run.....