I took the ignition coil off and to the auto parts store. They couldn't

find an exact match for it, but I got a 12 volt coil for a VW Beetle.
The pos. and neg. posts are on the same end as the wire connection port

that goes out to the distributor. So I just reversed the direction it
pointed so the power wires can connect without being strained.


I took the ignition wire from the coil to the distributor off. Found
the end leading into the distributor did not have the connector.
Between the cracked coil casing and bad lead wire I think I might have
that problem solved.


There's a box on the rear starboard where the batter leads come out of.

I think it's the voltage regulator, but cannot be sure. I had to
replace a missing screw that held a wire to one of the posts.


The connections look pretty good. When I bought the boat (250.00) I was

told the Engine was rebuilt in 2000. The boat was registered through
2001. Sat since.


While we're at it, after cleaning it out, the flooring at the stern, in

front of the gas tank. has a small hole about 3 inches and is soft to
the touch. I think the wood under the flooring is rooted out. I am
thinking that I should cut out hte fiberglass flooring, replace the
flooring and re-glass over it.


I know, a lot to think about. I welcome any and all comments and
suggestions.