prepping my boat to sail around the world. Having starting issues again...
February 27, 2025 · 17 min · 6K views
What this video covers
A persistent engine starting failure on With Phoenix | Oliver stems from a faulty power cable supplying the control panel. After replacing the starter and the four-year-old cranking battery without success, the owner attempts to bypass the ignition switch and glow plug circuit to isolate the fault.1:34 Testing reveals that jumping the solenoid turns the engine over, confirming the starter itself is functional.10:43 Further troubleshooting involves inspecting the engine ground connection at the exhaust manifold and replacing the associated wiring.6:03 The owner eventually identifies the root cause as a poorly connected power cable that runs from the battery to a post on the control panel.14:42 By bypassing this specific cable and connecting the ignition power directly to the post, the engine starts reliably.15:47 The owner confirms the fix by verifying that the engine fires immediately once the compromised cable is replaced.
More from Sailing With Phoenix | Oliver
From Sailing With Phoenix | Oliver — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.