My 1988 Sylvan boat with a 50hp. Mariner motor isn't working. I tried buying a new battery, but the motor simply won't turn over. It is very odd because we've kept the boat in perfect condition, and it has worked great every year. After about a minute of trying to get it started, the negative connection on the battery gets very hot, and the starter doesn't work. However, I think it is something more than just a battery problem because the engine should be starting. Any ideas whatsoever would be a great help, otherwise I'll be taking it into the shop tomorrow. Thanks, Sartell Angler P.S- I wish i was a mechanic right about now.
Looks like you could use a FM hat. 😉
The future son in law prefers the lump coal. He’ll start it in coal starter over a propane burner, then dump in it his smoker grill as needed.
Congrats on the clean break “over there”.
Should really start a What yeah Smoking thread!
Another fun place we tried when up in Duluth.
OMC stands for "Oink, Moo, Cluck"
They serve pork cracklins for starter to test their sauces on.
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My 1988 Sylvan boat with a 50hp. Mariner motor isn't working. I tried buying a new battery, but the motor simply won't turn over. It is very odd because we've kept the boat in perfect condition, and it has worked great every year. After about a minute of trying to get it started, the negative connection on the battery gets very hot, and the starter doesn't work. However, I think it is something more than just a battery problem because the engine should be starting. Any ideas whatsoever would be a great help, otherwise I'll be taking it into the shop tomorrow.
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Sartell Angler
P.S- I wish i was a mechanic right about now.
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