Plexiform wrote:

... The battery tender is no longer functioning, and when I try
to start the boat it gives me no sounds at all. The clicking of the starter is
not even there. Again when I try to jump it with my car, there is no
juice...no starter clicking....nothing. ...

I'd start by replacing the battery (I had one short out - same symptoms)
and cleaning all of the cable connections.
Good luck
Howard

Thanks for the advice. I have changed the battery in my motorcycle before but
never in my boat.....is there anythign in particular I need to know
specifically about boat batteries or will it be the same at when I changed the
bike battery? Thanks again.

Asad

On 02 Jul 2003 13:52:45 GMT, (Plexiform) wrote:

Thanks for the advice. I have changed the battery in my motorcycle before but
never in my boat.....is there anythign in particular I need to know
specifically about boat batteries or will it be the same at when I changed the
bike battery? Thanks again.

Asad

Sounds like you want to buy a "marine starting battery" - the only
difference between this and a traditional automotive starting battery
is that the marine version has carrying handles, and threaded posts on
the terminals. (and may cost a little more :-( ) (I've noticed that
some modern automotive batteries have strange terminals, and may be
somewhat smaller than the traditional "group 24" size.)



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Plexiform wrote:

Thanks for the advice. I have changed the battery in my motorcycle before ...

Funny - the battery I had that that shorted was in a motorcycle.
Changing them is the same basic drill but everything is bigger. Note
which wires go on the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals (there may
well be more than one) and put them on the new battery the same way.
Also be sure to strap the new battery down.

BTW, my sailboat has two batteries and there is a large switch that
selects #1, #2, BOTH or OFF. If it's "OFF" or on the other battery a
jump start won't work. Also, if you have one like it NEVER run the motor
in "OFF" - it could mess up the generator.

good luck
Howard

thanks to all who replied to my original question. I got a Marine Starting
Battery from Sears...cost $50. Installing it was very simple. The boat still
didnt start. Took the boat to a mechanic, and it turns out the starter is
broken. But the original battery was also in poor condition so replacing it
was not a total waste.