Marine Starter
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 6:34pm
Topic: Marine Starter
Posted By: jborzak
Subject: Marine Starter
Date Posted: June-24-2009 at 10:41am
I know this will start a real hot spot for many. The starter on my 72 skier is going. Why does it have to be marine grade? Starters in cars get wetter then the one in my boat. A normal starter is $50.00 a marine starter is $235. What's the big difference?
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1972 CC Skier
2004 CC Super Sport 210
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-24-2009 at 10:44am
JB - The big difference is that the Marine starter has screens in it to block any electrical spark from igniting gas vapors, thus preventing an explosion. I am sure part of the increased price is for the lower volume of sales, part goes to the cost of certification, part probably goes to lawyers. Then there is the mantra 'Charge what the market will bear'
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-24-2009 at 11:07am
Don't forget that you will also need a RR starter. Less demand as well so the cost goes up. I'd take your starter to a "auto electric" shop and see about a rebuild. What's wrong with it?
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Posted By: jborzak
Date Posted: June-24-2009 at 12:18pm
The starter has a heavy draw or load sometimes. Yesterday it started a new problem of not engaging.
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1972 CC Skier
2004 CC Super Sport 210
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