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[keba1973]

I have a 2007 tournament 205. When I hooked up the batteries, the horn works, wipers work, bilge works, lights work but the motor will not turn over and the instrument panel does not go on, but the Ray Marine does. The batteries were chEcKED out and are fine. Any suggestions what to do?

 

[Hookup1]

Do you have a battery switch? Engine starting battery may be dead.

 

[glacierbaze]

Is the tilt trim also dead? Check the fuse under the engine cowling. There is usually a spare.

 

[DennisG01]

You didn't mention what engine you have - that would be more relevant to this issue than the boat.

Some engines, as noted, won't do anything if the kill switch is activated (or failed).

Look for a missed wire when you re-connected the batteries, as well.

How were the batteries "checked"?

 

[glacierbaze]

I missed that you were reconnecting the battery. As said, probably left off a ground wire, since there are usually more black than red. If you can’t wire tie your cables together when they are on the battery, at least run a wire tie through the terminal loops when you disconnect them for the season, and always count before you start reconnecting.

 

[seasick]

I missed that you were reconnecting the battery. As said, probably left off a ground wire, since there are usually more black than red. If you can’t wire tie your cables together when they are on the battery, at least run a wire tie through the terminal loops when you disconnect them for the season, and always count before you start reconnecting.

I concur, you probably left off a ground wire, perhaps the short one that ties the two negative terminals to each other.