Boston Whaler Rage jetboat electrical issues

[tonyk72]

Originally Posted by 8gv

Did it ever run for you?

No, this was a recent CL purchase and the previous owner disclosed it had weak spark and suspected electrical issues. He was able to hot wire it and show it had 150 PSI compression, but electrical components were all in disarray. I tested the CDI, regulator and ignition coil. The regulator was bad and I replaced that.

When you say that "nothing" happens when you turn the key I assume that you mean that the starter dies not turn.

Yes. No clicks, no nothing.

That sounds like it is the second style of kill switch on your boat.

The reason why I explain all this is that a kill switch my have terminals appropriate to both of the types mentioned and if connected wrong, could do nothing.

Find a wiring diagram and see if your switch is a correct one and if it is connected properly.

Unfortunately, the owners manual and wiring diagram for this boat only show the older style panel connections. I called Boston Whaler and they did not have anything for the newer style panel.

I put in a call to NW Marine Services LLC. It sounds like just the right place to look at this.

Here are some pics. It should be a fun bay boat.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by tonyk72

I put in a call to NW Marine Services LLC. It sounds like just the right place to look at this.

Here are some pics. It should be a fun bay boat.

Hmmm, never a good sign when the mounting bolts are gone for the electrical housing and there is a wire poking out the bottom. Pull that switch plate out and look for obvious problems like broken wires or corrosion. Post a pic of it, the back of it.


Edit: Looks like a bit of a rats nest on top of the motor too. Take a close up of that too.

[codeman671]

I have owned a few of these over the years, however mine were the OMC and Merc powered models. I think the Yamaha was a bit less HP but definitely more reliable than the OMC.

ALL of them are prone to overheating. Keep that in mind when running it.