Wm. E. Fletcher wrote:
Wellcraft, 28 with twin inboard, 230 Mercruisers. The port engine
will
not start unless one pounds on the starter with the ignition on. I
have
been told that this is due to a stuck solenoid or that I need a new
or
rebuilt starter.. Is this accurate information?
thanks, Bill

Their's really not enought information to figure out what's wrong. When
you turn the key does the starter turn, but not grab. If that's the
casr the solinoid is suspect.

When you turn the key, if nothing happens until you hit it you could
have a dead winding if it happens occasionally , or the commutator
could be dirty of the brushes worn.

If you just get clicking when you turn the key it could be the solinoid
or low voltage.

Your best bet, bring the starter to a place that rebuilds them. Tell
them it's a marine unit so they use the correct solinoid. Then cleal
all your connections from the battery terminals, to the lugs. Make sure
your connections are all tight and you should be just fine.