On Tue, 2 Dec 2008 12:56:28 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch
wrote:

In my defense, I did buy the motor, control unit, and instruments offa
e-bay separately and none came with any instructions or wiring diagram
so I sorta had to figure it out and I guess I still am doing so.

I mean this in a very kind and friendly way. If I had a freakin' dime
for every time I had to show somebody how to start their engine on
their new boat by pressing the key to activate the choke, I'd have
about $20 more dollars than I have. :)

It's a very common thing to do if you don't know about it. Every
Spring at the launch ramp, you see folks cranking and cranking and
cranking...

It's one of those D'Oh moments. :)