using small battery

[bobbykey]

I have a 35hp engine on a small boat that i start with pull cord because the starter has been removed.My question is can I use a small motor cycle battery on the motor since the starter is no longer used and there is no electronics used on the boat.

 

[ezeke]

Re: using small battery

Hi Bobby,

Most likely, yes. Why don't you give the year and/or model number of your motor so that we can look up the wiring diagram.

 

[bobbykey]

Re: using small battery

model RDS - 21
SERIAL 1892095

its a johnson super seahorse 35hp old motor

 

[Silvertip]

Re: using small battery

If you have no accessories that require 12V, you don't need the battery. It's not required to run the engine.

 

[steelespike]

Re: using small battery

What did you intend the battery for?

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: using small battery

I used a battery booster pack to start my 75 hp and it was fine. The motorcycle battery should work, you're just going to have to charge it every day.