Thanks Chris. There is a 20 amp fuse at the top of the motor, which does control the power to the ignition, as well as to the trim motor. It was blown.
Replacing the fuse fixed the issue for the present; I can't find the short yet. Strange thing is, the start never even attempted before...
So my 2002 75HP motor stranded us on the lake. On the last trip home, the key turn was unresponsive. No click, no nothing. I jiggled the shift lever, etc. I also tried to tighten the battery cables.
I DID get it started shorting the solenoid terminals -- it turned over strong. We enjoyed...
My 16' 1998 Fisher Spectrum has been leaking since I got it in 2011. I filled the hull with water and found the leak - at the support of the front bunk.
I poked a hole in the floor. From what I can tell, the crack is near the stringer (I think that's the name of the longitudinal support). To...
My 1989 (or so) Yamaha outboard won't reach full throttle without hesitating. I've checked the fuel supply and it seems fine. When my 16 ft aluminum planes out, the engine will begin to hesitate if I increase the throttle to about 3/4. I only use about 3-4 tanks of fuel a year. I just gapped...
