I have a 1987 fourwinns I/O merc cruiser. I'm having problems
starting the boat. I have replaced the battery. When I try the key
all that happens is I heard a small click form the engine. I check my
battery connection and my fuses (none where blown), but if I keep
trying checjking all connections it will eventually start. Is this a a
loose fuse problem or starter?

Drew

Thanks, keep boating

There usually one or more solenoids involved in starting circuits.
Clicking suggest that at least one of those is getting power. You need
to multimeter and a helper. Start at the starter and check back. On
chevys there is usually a small wire at the starter than pulls the
solenoid. There may be a second solenoid further upstream form that.
Or if it's a ford the solenoid may be separate from the starter. A
service manual with a wiring diagram would help. Onething that is
common on older boats is bad connections due to corrosion. You can't
look at a connection and tell if it is bad or not. You have to take it
apart and wire brush it to make sure it is connecting well.

Drew wrote:
I have a 1987 fourwinns I/O merc cruiser. I'm having problems
starting the boat. I have replaced the battery. When I try the key
all that happens is I heard a small click form the engine. I check my
battery connection and my fuses (none where blown), but if I keep
trying checjking all connections it will eventually start. Is this a a
loose fuse problem or starter?

Drew

Thanks, keep boating

Start with cleaning battery terminals and cables of corrosion.

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I have a 1987 fourwinns I/O merc cruiser. I'm having problems
starting the boat. I have replaced the battery. When I try the key
all that happens is I heard a small click form the engine. I check my
battery connection and my fuses (none where blown), but if I keep
trying checjking all connections it will eventually start. Is this a
a
loose fuse problem or starter?

Drew

Thanks, keep boating