Electrical problem

[Tommyandmary]

Hi I have a 2003 Bennington pontoon boat with a 2004 50 hp Honda motor. I went to start it today and nothing. Charged battery and still nothing. I must have a fuse problem and the only fuse I know about is the 30 amp one by the battery, and that is good. Is their a fuse box on this boat or motor that I need to check? Thank you.

 

[sunedog]

First check the safety lanyard. Also make sure the motor is in neutral. I had a 2001 Benny with a Honda 115 and had a real head scratcher problem once. Same symptoms as you. Known good battery, lanyard connected and tested, throttle in neutral position and safety lockout tested. Turns out the cable from the helm to the motor broke inside the sheath. Even though the selector clicked in neutral, the lever back on the motor was still in forward gear. So have someone move the throttle reverse/neutral/forward while you confirm the cable connected to the gear shift lever on the motor is moving as well.