Worked on boats all day but was too tired to go out with the Tues eve. folks. Plus the weather looked damp. But as just one boat was heading out, I said I'd stick around and keep my phone handy in case they needed assistance or just a tow back to PSA, as the breeze was dying.
Started up the Safety Boat just to get reacquainted with its controls and equipment. Seemed to start ok, so I shut it off and waited for a call. But then I thought, well, I should just head out anyway, just in case.
That's when the fight started.
Turned the key. No starter. No power lift (I'd left the engine down, prop in the water). Fiddled around with various other operational deficiencies and grabbed my multi-meter. AHAH! Battery read plenty of V. and I could hear the solenoid clicking but not engaging the engine. To me, that sounds like crappy battery connections.
So sure enough, pulled the battery box out and took a look at the terminals. UGH. A little sandpaper, a little knife action and that was all it needed. Battery connectors back on and VOILA enginre runs. Of course, by then, the FS folks were back at the dock.
