Remote start of main engine from engine bay.

• Jun 25, 2020

• #1

WelikeithereonShuswap

Member

Oct 14, 2018

57

Boat Info

260 Sundancer 2002, 5Kw Westerbeke Genny,
5.0mpi/new B3 in 2023, Simrad gps plotter/sounder.

Engines

Merc 5.0 MPI, w Bravo III Drive

Just wondering how to safely rig a temporary
Remote start switch on engine in order to bump
Motor over?
So I can do a gimble to engine coupler alighnment.

 

• Jun 25, 2020

• #2

techmitch

Well-Known Member

May 1, 2008

8,334

Chesapeake Bay, Middle River/Frog Mortar Creek MD.

Boat Info

1999 270 DA

Engines

Twin 4.3s W/Alpa I Gen II's

WelikeithereonShuswap said:

Just wondering how to safely rig a temporary
Remote start switch on engine in order to bump
Motor over?
So I can do a gimble to engine coupler alighnment.

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https://www.amazon.com/OTC-3650-Automotive-Accessories/dp/B002YKFA3G

 

• Jun 25, 2020

• #3

370Dancer

Well-Known Member

Oct 2, 2006

2,488

Suncoast of Florida

Boat Info

1998 370 Sundancer

Engines

380hp MAG MPI Gen VI with V drives

used all the time for bumping an engine. Leave the hatch open, and don't have any fuel leaks.