July fourth my wife and family take out my first boat. 1996 Maxum with mericruiser 3.0 17ft. Ran great first two hours, the went to dock to get someone, and would not start back up. looked under engine, and stater was laying in the hull. My step father found a bolt that morning, but we could not find out where it came from. When this happened he said..." I think I know where that bolt goes" nah!!!! Anyway, we found two other bolts that had evidently broken off by the vibration. They go in the starter mount up under the engine. It's a hard to reach spot , so we bought a angle drill and tried easy outs, tap and die, and just plain drilling, but can't get the rest of the bolt out . Thought about using heat but afraid to because of the aluminum. Stopped by machine shop this morning, and all they could say was good luck. Man I've only had it a week, and used it two hours What can I do?? I'm new at the lingo and anatomy of boat so please bear with me!! Thanks!!
<br /><br />by the way when you say the rest of the bolt out what do you mean? is the bolt partially out? if so you may be able to use a small hammer & chisle to work it out