Sea Ray 220 - Have electric but won't start

[oceans elite]

Hi there,

Wondering if anyone can offer any assistance...recently the engine compartment was flooded due to a leak in the transom (any info on that would be appreciated also) filling the bilge area, bilge wasn't working due to battery being flat (constant use of the bilge pump to remove the water leaking in) its be replaced and now all the water has been removed but the engine won't start. I have checked all fuses and electronics and bilge pump/blower ect. are working. Have checked the current to the starter motor and there appears to be power although when turn the ignition the alarm sounds and it doesn't turn over.....i'm thinking that maybe water has entered into motor preventing it from working....is possible or any further info would be great.....sounds stupid I know but all happened when I was out of the country and where I livethere aren't too many people close by who can help...all advice truely welcomed. Many thanks

 

[Sharkie]

I've bever heard of an alarm sounding, hopefully nothing serious. I ran into a similar problem, when I accidentally shorted out the battery. After replacing all the fuses and checking everything else, it turned out to be the little red breaker switch (actually a push button) on the motor. I'm sure you checked it, but I didn't (at least not right away).

Good luck!

Sharkie

 

[wish2fish]

a year of boat would be nice but I guess some of our experts could just cover off on all years in their answers!

Again, this is why everyone needs to have their boat info in their signature line so you don't forget to put the important information when asking questions.

 

[Scottzzzy]

a year of boat would be nice but I guess some of our experts could just cover off on all years in their answers!

Again, this is why everyone needs to have their boat info in their signature line so you don't forget to put the important information when asking questions.

:thumbsup::huh:

 

[Rock Steady]

Hi there,

Wondering if anyone can offer any assistance...recently the engine compartment was flooded due to a leak in the transom (any info on that would be appreciated also) filling the bilge area, bilge wasn't working due to battery being flat (constant use of the bilge pump to remove the water leaking in) its be replaced and now all the water has been removed but the engine won't start. I have checked all fuses and electronics and bilge pump/blower ect. are working. Have checked the current to the starter motor and there appears to be power although when turn the ignition the alarm sounds and it doesn't turn over.....i'm thinking that maybe water has entered into motor preventing it from working....is possible or any further info would be great.....sounds stupid I know but all happened when I was out of the country and where I livethere aren't too many people close by who can help...all advice truely welcomed. Many thanks

I just had the same problem with my 74 220.I had to change the starter assist clylinoid to get the starter to spin after putting in a new starter.Mike

 

[oceans elite]

Thanks guys for the help..apologies for the lack of details but kinda new here. Boat 2006...taken off the starter motor to investigate opened it up and errrrrrrr needs cleaning and the starter isn't spinning so thanks mike could be onto a winner!!

Sharkie, i've looked for the very same button based on info from a few other posts on a few other threads and for the life of me I can't find one. Any one who has any ideas where i'm not looking???? Engine is 5.0l Mercruiser Alpha MPI.

Thanks

 

[oceans elite]

I've stopped being mentally challenged and found the circuit breaker, must of had my eyes shut previously!!! Going with the starter motor....i'll keep you posted.

Can I just say how amazing this site is, i'm relatively clued up with volvo engines but this vessel is all really new to me and this site has been a real help with getting stuff fixed..thanks chaps keep it coming!!