1997 Maxum 2100SC 5.7 Mercruser Starting issue

[smorri_2kuk]

Hi,
I have been having a problem with the boat last few times I have used it, when I turn the key the first 5-15 times there is no response then the engine seems to start no problem (ignition works fine) , once the engine starts there is no problem turning it on and off but after fuelling the boat during which the boat was off for 5 minuets it was doing the same thing again and then the starter seemed to jam the next few times I tried to start it and then engine started up and worked fine for the rest of the day? any thoughts?

[mmwjr]

So when not starting the engine is not cranking? If so I suspect the slave solenoid is bad. It is about $25 US and is located near the engine circuit breaker.

[smorri_2kuk]

Thanks for ur reply, No it doesn't crank when turning the key at first, I haven' t had a chance to hav another look at it but will try bridging the solenoid to see if that makes it start straight away, cheers.