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No I haven’t! I checked the oil level on the dispstick and that looked normal. Should I find it to be as you describe, should I do an oil change?

Ladies and gentlemen, I’m very pleased to say that l’ve had the starter motor serviced, I’ve just refitted it and the engine is running. Thanks so much for all the advice and experience, I would never have figured this out without your help. Have a great weekend!

No, it wasn't making any clicking sound when I tried to start it despite all readings indicating it was receiving power fine. I took it straight to get serviced - looks like it'll be done by tomorrow, what a result! I had to get these tools from Halfords. There was just enough room between the engine and the keel to get some leverage on it.

Result! I had to go get a breaking bar but it worked!

Sweet Jesus. I’ve found and removed one bolt, I can see the other but as stipulated above I’m scratching me head re: how to remove it. I’m gonna try with a socket wrench and extension, failing that I really don’t know... As far as I can tell it’s just that one other bolt. I’ve just made an ad hoc measurement and I should be able to get it out with just a socket wrench extender. Pray to all the gods for me!

Yep, already isolate now to to figure out how to remove the motor....

So it looks like power is getting to the starter motor as it should , so the next step is to replace/service the starter motor. Wish me luck!

No I’ve already checked that. I fitted a buzzer last year that goes when the key is in ING position so that it doesn’t get left in that position thus draining the starter. That buzzer is buzzing. I managed to stick the probes into place, turn the key and look at the multi meter display. I read 12V as you described, so I guess this means I need to take the starter off for servicing?

OK. I'm away from the boat so I could get some ideas and research online. What a result! I'll head to the boat now to try all of this.

I've just been pointed in the direction of a place that can service the starter, so that's covered. Great!

Thanks Jen, that's a really good idea. I'll try that. I was thinking that there might just not be power getting to the motor, as it's not making any sort of noise at all.

I've never had to replace any engine parts besides filters and such - do marinas tend to stock these?

Yep I think it'll be easier to replace it that looking for a needle in a haystack!

Yes, that didn't get submerged

That sounds a bit right! So the whole starter motor will want replacing?