jump starting outboards

[chipzinger]

Hey guys, question.. After reviewing a bunch of posts What is the best way to jump start an outboard? I've seen a couple of different ways..<br />could it cause any problems when you do this? <br />Thanks All!

 

[captin mike]

Re: jump starting outboards

i used to jump start mine all the time. even let the truck sit and run so the battery would charge up.as far as problems i cant i dont think it will hurt anything.

 

[KCLOST]

Re: jump starting outboards

Depending on what motor you are trying to start, it could cause problems...<br />Especially on motors with switchboxes.... You connect live jumper cables to a battery that is hooked up to your motor and you could fry a switchbox real easy... <br /><br />This is also the case, if you connect battery charger leads to the battery with the charger already turned on....<br />I've heard of it happening...

 

[JB]

Re: jump starting outboards

Moving to General Outboard

 

[roscoe]

Re: jump starting outboards

YOu must have a battery hooked up to the motor during starting, and after it is running.<br /><br />Disconnecting the battery while the motor is running will fry the diodes in the rectifier/regulator.

 

[briannh1234]

Re: jump starting outboards

We used to "car charge" a dead battery. That is your remove the battery from the boat and bring it over to a working car or truck. Start the car or truck and then use jumper cables to attach the boat battery to the car battery. Then wait about 15 minutes.<br /><br />This will not totally charge a battery, but it usually will charge it enough to start your boat. Disconnect the battery from the car before you stop the car engine.<br /><br />- Brian