Check the ground connected to the engine.


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I tried to start it, but it appears the battery is dead. I tried to
jump start it with the jumper, but it would not start. The voltmeter
on the dash indicates 0 bolts. Usually when you hook up the jumper
cables, the voltmeter will jump to 12 volts as soon as the wires are
connected.

I replaced the battery - same problem. I sanded the connectors to
remove any oxidation - made no difference.

Turning the key, nothing either.

The stereo turns on and plays music, but the marine radio will not. I
checked all the fuses under the dash and they all seem ok.

I don't know your boat, but my first checks would be:

1. Check and clean *all* high amperage circuit connections - that
includes the earth returns, often forgotten.

2. When you select 'start', listen for the solenoid switch to click. If
it doesn't click, clean *all* the low amperage solenoid connections,
including the earth returns.

3. If these don't work, get your portable multimeter out of the attic.
Lift the positive terminal off the battery and check the circuit
resistance through the starter motor, then through the solenoid. Both
should show just a few ohms. If they don't, there's a break in the
motor/solenoid circuit. If they're OK -

4. Check the resistance through the circuits from the battery terminals -
with the switch made.

After this, you should have narrowed the fault down to either a line
break, or a high resistance joint, and you'd know whether it's in the
solenoid circuit or the starter circuit.

Best of luck!
--
JimB
http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/
Describing some Greek and Spanish cruising areas

4. Check the resistance from further up the circuit - nearer the battery
and trace