On our Oday 28, we have a Universal M-12. NEVER an issue getting it started.
The last couple of sailing trips, I've had a problem Re-Starting the engine after a few hours under sail.
I turn the ignition key, hold down the glow plug button for 15 seconds, then push in the start button,,,, zip,,,, no turning over, nothing,, I'd try making sure I'm in Neutral, which I understand with that engine is a non issue -- and maybe five or so attempts in 10 minutes or so,,, to life it comes!
NEW batteries, fully charged when we leave the dock,,, we do not use a lot of DC power under sail -- only Nav-Comm,,,
thinking of replacing the start button, maybe corrosion,,,
also going the check batteries with a Hydrometer for a bad cell,,
any other ideas would be appreciated,
and as always, Thank You,,
Coyote
The last couple of sailing trips, I've had a problem Re-Starting the engine after a few hours under sail.
I turn the ignition key, hold down the glow plug button for 15 seconds, then push in the start button,,,, zip,,,, no turning over, nothing,, I'd try making sure I'm in Neutral, which I understand with that engine is a non issue -- and maybe five or so attempts in 10 minutes or so,,, to life it comes!
NEW batteries, fully charged when we leave the dock,,, we do not use a lot of DC power under sail -- only Nav-Comm,,,
thinking of replacing the start button, maybe corrosion,,,
also going the check batteries with a Hydrometer for a bad cell,,
any other ideas would be appreciated,
and as always, Thank You,,
Coyote