Ever have one of those days? Beautiful day here in northern California, got the wife up early, got the boat loaded and noticed that maybe the starting switch to the trolling motor had...

TomTrack44 Loc: Petaluma, CA

Beautiful day here in northern California, got the wife up early, got the boat loaded and noticed that maybe the starting switch to the trolling motor had been left in the "on" position, nah couldnt happen right? Wrong. When I was flushing the trolling motor I disconnected the fuel line to run the carbs out of gas as this engine is kinda pickey about starting, yep left the key on, battey so weak it will lift and lower motor but not start either one of them. Put the boat back on the trailer and went home, hooked up the charger and will try again tomorrow. My own words, have a check list, so this has been added, but if I dont read it , wont help much. Tight lines all.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

TomTrack44 wrote:

Beautiful day here in northern California, got the... (show quote)

Darn Tom, hate it when that happens. Would have been a good day out on the river too. That's OK, you'll get em tomorrow.
I have my boat in front of the house doin maintenance on it today.
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to replace the charging system on the motor and don't really know where, what or how to do that.

EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro

saw1 wrote:

Darn Tom, hate it when that happens. Would have been a good day out on the river too. That's OK, you'll get em tomorrow.
I have my boat in front of the house doin maintenance on it today.
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to replace the charging system on the motor and don't really know where, what or how to do that.

U-tube and a shop manual.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

EasternOZ wrote:

U-tube and a shop manual.

Yeah buddy. I've tried utube and it's confusing. My manual doesn't cover it.

Maximo Loc: Jupiter, Fl

You should have output terminals on your ‘alternator’ charging your battery. Could check for voltage there.

EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro

saw1 wrote:

Yeah buddy. I've tried utube and it's confusing. My manual doesn't cover it.

What motor if you don't mind my askin?

Jeremy might be of help.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

EasternOZ wrote:

What motor if you don't mind my askin?

Jeremy might be of help.

I have bout a 2003/4 60HP Merc. 4stroke.

EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro

saw1 wrote:

I have bout a 2003/4 60HP Merc. 4stroke.

Problem might be under the flywheel.

Loke I said Jeremy might be a place to ask.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

EasternOZ wrote:

Problem might be under the flywheel.

Loke I said Jeremy might be a place to ask.

I'll probly PM him later, Thanks.

Maximo Loc: Jupiter, Fl

Yeah, there’s a lot of people on this site that could get that motor right. It’s just a matter of getting their attention with the right header. Start a new topic titled, “boat motor not charging”, or something to that effect. You’ll be back on the water sending us your fishing pics faster than you might believe.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Maximo wrote:

Yeah, there’s a lot of people on this site that could get that motor right. It’s just a matter of getting their attention with the right header. Start a new topic titled, “boat motor not charging”, or something to that effect. You’ll be back on the water sending us your fishing pics faster than you might believe.

Yeah, I've got plenty of time to get it right.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

saw1 wrote:

Yeah, I've got plenty of time to get it right.

How is Sue doing?

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

OJdidit wrote:

How is Sue doing?

Hey buddy. She's doin OK. She's not in that much pain , thank the Lord. Just goin to be a long road to recovery. But we'll make it.

TomTrack44 Loc: Petaluma, CA

saw1 wrote:

Hey buddy. She's doin OK. She's not in that much pain , thank the Lord. Just goin to be a long road to recovery. But we'll make it.

Prayers to you and Sue.

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

That sucks Tom,had a similar problem 2 years ago
Launched boat dropped trolling motor & nothing
All gauges read fully charged
Loaded boat back on trailer & head home to check.
Bad plug in connector to trolling motor