1997 Correct Craft - Starting issue

[LouShaw]

Hello I have a 17.5 Correct Craft with a PCM 351 Winsor with approx 230 hours . I bought the boat a year ago and have it running almost perfect now. I have tuned it up, and replaced the Holley Carb.

Now my issue is at the boat ramp when first try and start the boat it doesn't turn over right away. I move in in and out of N and then once it turns over it fires up and starts easy. Once it starts the first time and its runs for a but it seems to fire right up in subsequent starts. I replaced the Neutral safety switch. I thought this fixed it because it was turning over right as soon as you turned the key. I tested it a bunch of times and I thought I was good to go. However the last two time I've gone out it doesn't like to turn over at the ramp.

Any input would be helpful! Thanks

[LouShaw]

Just checked and it clicks every time you turn the key. I am thinking about just replacing the starter. How do I determine if its clock wise or counter clock wise rotation?

[malibud]

Much cheaper just to get it rebuilt

[Rednucleus]

Or doing your own rebuild is not that difficult, lots of good guides on line.

[LouShaw]

Thanks for the tip Rednucleus. I took it to a local small shop. The guy determined it was the solenoid on the starter. I think I got it wet while land testing my boat. I took the starter off and he rebuilt it immediately and put a new solenoid on it. Fired up like it was brand new.