do I need to replace the starter?

[kgaskins]

Take a look at the attached pics. Boat would turn over then start clicking. I noticed the starter cable was loose. I stated to tighten it, then the worst thing happened. It broke. Ugh....help

[Wenzlaff]

Unless you can replace the solenoid, the starter is toast!

[robert theisen]

You may also be able to get the solenoid rebuilt.See if there is a starter and alternator rebuilder in your area.Depending on how old the starter is,you may want to get it rebuilt also.

[chpthril]

Thats just the starter solenoid. I think swapping it will be easier than finding one

[dom w. forte]

With as much rust as you can see in the pic, the starter gear and shaft is most likely equally as rusted so I would change the starter.

[ST.TIGE]

I WOULD START BY CALLING THE BOAT DOC IN PASO ROBLES.HIS NAME IS MARK.THEN TRY MARKS MARINE IN SANTA MARIA.ONE OF THE TWO SHOULD BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH ONE.LAST CHANCE IS JERRI AT JERRIS MARINE IN MORRO BAY.GOOD LUCK.I WILL SEE WHAT I CAN COME UP WITH FOR YOU ALSO IN PASO MONDAY.

[boatwakes]

Yup, replace the starter with either oem mercruiser number #50-863007A1 ($175 perfprotech.com) or sierra 18-5913 $140 go2marine.com. The little white square on top is a 90amp fuse, replace if you want but I would recommend removing it.

[kgaskins]

I WOULD START BY CALLING THE BOAT DOC IN PASO ROBLES.HIS NAME IS MARK.THEN TRY MARKS MARINE IN SANTA MARIA.ONE OF THE TWO SHOULD BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH ONE.LAST CHANCE IS JERRI AT JERRIS MARINE IN MORRO BAY.GOOD LUCK.I WILL SEE WHAT I CAN COME UP WITH FOR YOU ALSO IN PASO MONDAY.

Thanks...I spoke with Mark on Saturday. He said its a special order. I removed the starter and think i'll just get a new one afterall.