No power to ignition

jquint

i have a 2000 Rinker 232 bowrider.  It was winterized by a local marina and we were just getting it ready for spring.  We have power to the accessories such as bilge and blower but when we turn the key we get nothing, no power to gauges, or a oil pressure buzzer.  Can’t seem to track down the problem.  Any ideas

Dream_Inn

They probably either turned the battery switches off or disconnected the batteries.  I'd check switches first.

zaverin1

Check for power at ignition switch

jquint

There are no battery switches and the battery is reconnected.  If there is no power at the ignition where would you check nest.  I️ like Tinkering with motors and repairs but electrical problems have always been my Achilles heel

Cableguy Greg

My 1998 232cc had a fuse down by the starter that powered the entire dash. If it blew or got dislodged, the entire dash would not work. There is also a molex style plug with a large red wire in it that could have loosened up. It should be close to where the wires go into the split loom harness. That connector should be the main one from the helm to the engine.

Michael T

Also check your grounds. So many times I have found grounds to be the gremlins that cause electrical malfunctions.

cettialpha6

I've never worked on a 232 but I have the 246 which followed your model. I had the misfortune of having a dead short to ground last summer which took 2 weeks to find. Boat stopped in the middle of the lake. The compass on the dash had a crack in it and was the cause of no power to the dash. It was blowing the 15 amp fuse in line with the starting circuit. My suggestion to you is look for the fuse bank some where located on the top of the engine area. I also have a line of 3 relays near the fuse bank on mine. Check for 12v power to the fuse and if you have power then ohm out the fuse itself. If you don't know the specific fuse, ohm them all. Some of the other guys on the forum can probably give you more specific directions for the 232. I'm sure Raybo or Tiki hut can help you.

cettialpha6

oops.  Had a senior moment.
I forgot to mention to check the main 50 amp breaker which should have a reset switch located on the top of the engine also. 

zaverin1

If no power at ignition then issue is down the chain
if you have power then hey it could be the ignition itself 

zaverin1

Oh yeah swag
Thats a good point 

planesailing

Kill switch