Port motor cursed

Stodge

Well it seems that way.  Last week the shifter cable for the port outdrive failed leaving the drive in forward.  Over the weekend the starter switch failed.  It spins, no spring, no stop.  Now when I go to start port I get a soft click the first 5 or 6 times I turn the key, then it will catch.  Most likely the slave solenoid.  I think port is jealous of the new starboard motor.

Shifter and starter switch have been repaired.  Slave solenoid is on order.

PickleRick

Now you know why many people replace the motors as a pair and sell the "good" running used one!  

zaverin1

How did the glass come out 

Stodge

Before



After

Liberty44140

Wow you’ve got a good glass guy!

Stodge

@Liberty44140 agreed!  He did some other work for me last month.  Been really happy with his work.

PickleRick

Id have fixed that with one of these and all i would have charged you is a case of sam adams


Comes in color of your choice

zaverin1

Nice 

rasbury

that was a pretty good hit!

PickleRick

Wasnt he the one who suggested to a new member dont go any faster than you're willing to hit anything in a another thread? 

If you have a guy who can match gelcoat that well on hand you can probably go a little faster than those of us who dont.  

Michael T

Never approach a dock faster than yoy want to hit it! :-)

rasbury

There were mechanical issues pickel on....

Stodge

I guess the good news is that before long I will have replaced everything. 

The slave solenoid was the problem with the starting on the port engine.  Easy/cheap fix.

Let's see if I can get to haul-out (Oct 18th) without any more repairs.

dropout

Stodge, who is your glass guy. Looks good from the pics!

Stodge

Quality Fiberglass. I think he's mobile, but he took care of me while the boat was on land at MacRay.   I can PM you the number if you need it.