85 Evinrude 30 hp cranking issue

[quadfather]

"Hey all, I am new to the for

"Hey all, I am new to the forum and very recently just got back into boating and fishing after taking 10 years off. 6 weeks ago I purchased a 86 Cadorette fibreglass fishing boat (centre console) with a 85 30hp evinrude (electric start.} So excited to get my first boat in 10 years, I have been out on the lake 2 - 3 times a week since. With no issues what so ever. Today I got stuck on the launch and had to troll motor it back. After a few attempts at starting the boat initially (it was cold this morning) the motor was cranking perfectly, then all off a sudden when I turned the key it would hesitate then barely crank (at times it would not crank at all) After 1 hr of trying i gave in and headed home with my head down. Once I got home i cleaned all the connecctins, checked the voltage of the battery, which was 12v, I also checked the voltage at the positive connection to the starter which was 12v. If anyone can offer any suggestions I would sure appreciate it, I know my boat is not much, but it drained my account purchasing it none the less

, and I can not afford to take it to a marine shop and pay their labour. If I have to I will, but my season will end early this year.

Thanks

Shane"

 

[jwbmarine]

"chg batt,ck conn's on eng

"chg batt,ck conn's on engine,Ck neutral safety switch on side of motor,on shifting linkage..then,jump the solenoid to see if it cranks,no crank,..then apply 12v directly to starter,making sure of ground lead....no crank,...prob worn out strter...rebuild/replace."