I have a '98 Bayliner with a 5.0L Merc engine. I am having intermittent

starting issues.

Sorry Eric, you DID say a '98. When I started reading I was interrupted
by the phone.

Anyhow, the same rules should apply. when the starter gets warm,
there's not a good current flow.

But, yes...check all your battery connections.

Tim

Tim,
Thanks for your input. My only question regarding your message is
that when I hook a battery box up directly to the starter and turn the
key, the boat fires right up..? Would that rule out a bad starter?

Eric. I think you're on the right track.


OK, probably would rule it out a bad starter.

sounds like you have a bad cable and/or connection as you suspected.

Tim