Hello! I could use a little advice. I have a 60 hp E Tec that has had zero issues the five years I've owned it. About a month ago, I accidently left the key on my side console turned "on" for a couple weeks. Of course, it tanked my starting battery, so I went to buy a new one. After getting a battery with the same cranking amps hooked up, I turn the key and get turnover, but the engine won't start. Even the "beep" occurs, but it won't start. Just to make sure it wasn't the new battery, I hooked up a deep cycle TM batter with even more cranking amps, but no dice. I made sure my connections were clean on the battery cables. I'm getting 12 volts on my console voltometer too. Well, I spoke to a local Evinrude service guy the other day, and brought it in for him to take a look. He hops in the boat, "chokes" it, and the motor starts up after about five seconds of turnover. Needless to say I was embarrassed. Frankly, five years ago I was a new boat owner, and this engine was always turn key and start, so I never had to choke....even in a Virginia winter. Well, I took the boat out today figuring it would be good to run this thing a bit. I couldn't get it to start at the ramp. No turn key start, and won't start after holding the choke in. Solid turnover, sounds like it normally does when it starts, but won't start. I give up after 20 minutes or so, and now have it back home. I've hooked it up to a charger again, to make sure the battery is good. I've tried to choke and start again, but nothing. Anyone have any advice? Part of me says there's something wrong, but another part of me says I'm an idiot because this guy started it up first try yesterday.
