1. Verify that the connections at the battery are good and tight. Tighten
w/ a pair of pliers.
2. Look at the battery cable connections on the engine. Verify they are
clean and tight.
3. Disconnect the large red connector on the port (passenger) side of the
engine and verify no corrosion inside the connector.

Chances are one of these is the problem.

--
Tony
my boats and autos - http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com


"BOBISNEXT" wrote in message
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hi to all:

I have a 1988 welcraft with a 175 HP OMC V-6. used 10 times this year with
no
problem. while at the lake monday, engine would not turn over, only a
click,
and then nothing.

had to be towed in. power trim not working either. depth finder, stereo
and
bilge pump work, but blower doesn't

had battery checked, just a quick check, and it checked out ok. put a new
negative copper eyelet on neg side and cleaned terminals..no change.
tried
jump starting it, no sound from starter and only clicking from power trim.

when i tried it today, i got a few clicks out of the starter and a few
clicks
from trim, then nothing from starter. put in a good car battery attached
to
jumper cables, which were attached directly to boat battery cables. no
difference.

any ideas?

thanks

bob