recoil rope size? mid 80's 15hp

[sandman66]

Have a 1980ish Evinrude 15hp outboard up at our remote cabin in northern Saskatchewan. Last time we were there the recoil rope broke on it. I managed to fix it with some smaller rope from a chainsaw I believe so we could still use it but I forgot to bring home the old stuff.
I am heading up there next week and want to bring up the right size. Can someone tell me which diameter rope I need for this engine?
Thanks

 

[ezeke]

Re: recoil rope size? mid 80's 15hp

The 1980 models used 68-1/2" of 5/32" starter rope PN 0772577 or Sierra 18-4911 here at iboats.

BTW, 5/32 is #5 lawn mower rope at your local hardware store.