The reason for using marine equipment instead of automotive equipment is
because the marine equipment is sealed to prevent electrical sparks that
could ignite fuel fumes.

"Wm. E. Fletcher" wrote in message
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89 Wellcraft Coastal, twin 230's. Port engine won't start unless ;one
raps on the starter or solenoid cylinder. Rather incomvenient out in
Lake Erie to get it started. My basic question is , can I use an
automotive solenoid and does NAPA sell those? Is there a definite
marine solenoid? Thank you. Bill

William G. Andersen wrote:
The reason for using marine equipment instead of automotive equipment
is because the marine equipment is sealed to prevent electrical
sparks that could ignite fuel fumes.

Is that what the reason is? And all along I thought it was the greedy
*******s in the marine trade trying to make a buck at our expense!

"Wm. E. Fletcher" wrote in message
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89 Wellcraft Coastal, twin 230's. Port engine won't start unless
;one raps on the starter or solenoid cylinder. Rather incomvenient
out in Lake Erie to get it started. My basic question is , can I
use an automotive solenoid and does NAPA sell those? Is there a
definite marine solenoid? Thank you. Bill

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Yep. We had a boat explode at our fuel dock the other day, sending 5 people
to the hospital, one critical. He had just fueled his boat, didn't run the
blower, and as soon as he hit the starter, BOOM. Probably used a NAPA
starter part. Stick with marine grade stuff in the engine room at least!

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"William G. Andersen" wrote in message
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The reason for using marine equipment instead of automotive equipment is
because the marine equipment is sealed to prevent electrical sparks that
could ignite fuel fumes.

"Wm. E. Fletcher" wrote in message
...
89 Wellcraft Coastal, twin 230's. Port engine won't start unless ;one
raps on the starter or solenoid cylinder. Rather incomvenient out in
Lake Erie to get it started. My basic question is , can I use an
automotive solenoid and does NAPA sell those? Is there a definite
marine solenoid? Thank you. Bill