SB Engine - Starting Problem - Neutral Lockout?

[ArtWallach]

A new problem just started happening this past weekend. When I hit the SB Engine starter switch on the dash, I hear the two beeps and then absolutely nothing. No cranking what-so-ever. After making sure the keys and switches were correct downstairs in the DC panel, I tried again and nothing happened ... made me think of trying to start a car that wasn’t in Park or Neutral. I then wiggled the transmission shifter while holding down the starter button and the engine cranked right over. After experimenting a little to ensure I can start the engine, it seems like the transmission neutral lockout switch is a little flaky. I assume the boat has one of these lockout switches just like a car. Does anyone know where is would be located? How I can possibly change it? Or am I barking up the wrong tree and the boat has no such thing? Thoughts?

 

[Paladin]

'..I then wiggled the transmission shifter while holding down the starter button and the engine cranked right over..."

Sounds like the dread neutral safety switch. I'd do a search here, you'll see some threads on them. Or search my posts, Paladin, because I have had to deal with that here. (I don't know about your particular boat though.)