Lazy Susan
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- Oct 14, 2022
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- Vessel Name
- Lazy Susan
- Vessel Make
- 2011 Mainship 355 Pilot
Looking for some advice on my key start delay. I have a 2011 Mainship 355 Pilot. Purchased it last year.
Lately there is a slight delay when starting the engine. I turn the key and there's a slight delay or no engagement at all. then I crank it again and it starts right up.
The volt meter reads below 12 but then goes to 14 within 5 minutes while running the engine. the boat is always plugged into Shore Power and both batteries are showing a 95% charge.
Is there a simple way to determine if the batteries are actually weak? Should I unplug from Shore Power for a few days and test again? Is it possibly the starter or ignition switch?
Is a load tester an option?
Sorry for the rookie question
Pete of Lazy Susan
Lately there is a slight delay when starting the engine. I turn the key and there's a slight delay or no engagement at all. then I crank it again and it starts right up.
The volt meter reads below 12 but then goes to 14 within 5 minutes while running the engine. the boat is always plugged into Shore Power and both batteries are showing a 95% charge.
Is there a simple way to determine if the batteries are actually weak? Should I unplug from Shore Power for a few days and test again? Is it possibly the starter or ignition switch?
Is a load tester an option?
Sorry for the rookie question
Pete of Lazy Susan