How to replace my starter on 2006 Sea Ray Sundancer 240 W/ MC 5.0

[FLBoater66]

So, I do have another thread open, that leads me to opening this thread. I have a 2006 Sea Ray Sundancer 240 W/ MerCruiser 5.0, of which I am having a starting issue.I have done some trouble shooting and so far I have replaced my batteries W/ 2 new Optima Blue Tops, changed my SLAVE Solenoid and my 50 MAP Breaker next to my SLAVE solenoid, yet still, just a click when I turn the ignition key. The only things left, that I can think of, are the 90 Circuit Breaker / fuse on the starter, the STARTER Solenoid or the Starter itself. I have ordered all three and they will arrive tomorrow. My question is specific to my year, make / model and engine; how difficult is it to change out the starter on this exact boat?

Any help, you tube link, advise, would be much appreciated.

 

[scoflaw]

you said the starter cranks when you jump the 2 larger slave terminals

 

[FLBoater66]

No Sir, which would indicate that the Slave Solenoid may not have been bad. I chose t change it based on 3 things;
1 - I have seen stupider things with electrical components.
2 - The assumed age of these two components.
3 - The relative ease in replacing them.

 

[Stroh]

The starter is fairly easy to change. Two bolts hold it on. The first thing I would check before replacing the starter is the connections on the starter especially the main (big wire) connection.

 

[scoflaw]

The starter is fairly easy to change. Two bolts hold it on. The first thing I would check before replacing the starter is the connections on the starter especially the main (big wire) connection.

Yup , starter is easy to change if the boat wasn't in your way.

 

[FLBoater66]

The starter is fairly easy to change. Two bolts hold it on. The first thing I would check before replacing the starter is the connections on the starter especially the main (big wire) connection.

Thanks Stroh, I will ck it out when I get back in town this weekend.

 

[FLBoater66]

UPDATE - Had a local Marine Mechanic come and change out the Starter, Starter Solenoid and the 90 amp fuse and all is now once again, good in my world!
The best $218.00 I have ever spent, I think....there was that one time in Thailand, lol.