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   I recently purchased a 1999 Super Sport Nautique that came with a 60 day warranty that is about to expire.  Sometimes when I go to start the boat, when I turn the key the starter makes a click but nothing happens.  After doing this about 4-5 times, the boat turns over.  The marina that I purchased the boat from said that this is normal due to moisture in the in the starter.  Is this accurate?  Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Thanks!!

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davidirwin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May-24-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidirwin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Starter Question Posted: July-12-2004 at 1:24am
	I recently purchased a 1999 Super Sport Nautique that came with a 60 day warranty that is about to expire. Sometimes when I go to start the boat, when I turn the key the starter makes a click but nothing happens. After doing this about 4-5 times, the boat turns over. The marina that I purchased the boat from said that this is normal due to moisture in the in the starter. Is this accurate? Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Thanks!!

yellowdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December-21-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-12-2004 at 11:43am
	Without hearing the actual 'click', I would guess that what you are hearing is the starter relay. The normal culprit is low voltage to the starter. I assume the battery is fully charged? Check and clean the battery terminals and the connections to the starter as well as the terminal post near the circuit breaker. Could be the relay itself or the starter going bad. Not buying into the moisture story. Think about the location of the starter in your car or truck, it is subjected to tons of moisture almost daily.
	Caretaker of the wife's '78 Ski Nautique

77stang Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: May-19-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 342	Post Options Post Reply Quote 77stang Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-12-2004 at 11:58am
	Not normal.

davidirwin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May-24-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidirwin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-12-2004 at 12:03pm
	thanks for the advice, that is what I thought (moisture with cars & trucks)!!

Rick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-03-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 338	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-12-2004 at 2:51pm
	I'd secind th elow voltage comment I would uess corroded terminals at the battery or even the starter solenoid. If cleaning doesn't work I'd replace the solenoid.
	2000 Ski

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