Can you convert outboard from manual to electric start

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Can you convert outboard from manual to electric start

#1 Post by Bassy Tom »

Hi all,

does anyone know if you can convert a manual start outboard engine to an electric start. i will be buying an outboard soon and want to run the boat with an electric start engine.

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Re: Can you convert outboard from manual to electric start

#2 Post by JimC »

It can be done but I would think it would not be done too easily and would be costly to retro fit. Best bet would be to buy an electric start motor in the first place.
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