What is needed to convert a outboard to electric start

[Peter A]

Could I ask the expertise of the people of this forum what electronics I would need to convert my 2 stroke mariner 40 hp to electric start.

[jeffstevens763@g]

https://www.rib.net/forum/f36/electr...ion-23947.html

Might help

[Keith 1]

I'm doing this conversion too.
I will let you know how I get on

[Peter_C]

Technically the change over should also include neutral switches so it can't be started in gear for safety reasons.

With that said I did it to a 40HP Evinrude and the change over included a new starter, momentary contact switch, and rectifier. Total cost was US $125, but I stock wiring and connectors, and my labor is free. Back to safety there were a few times the boat was started in gear, and I would recommend the neutral switches.

[paintman]

^^^Good idea.

My first outboard was a little manual start 4hp Johnson & like a lot of other small outboards of the time it was pull'n'go with no neutral so you're away as soon as it fires. They didn't have killcord switches either.

Fine when you're expecting it but if you're not & are standing to pull the sudden movement of the boat could see you over the stern.