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How do you crank the engine on a motor boat?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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There are many different ways. On an outboard motor it can be a rope, pulley or an electric motor. Inboard engines are usually bigger and have electric, pnuematic or hydraulic starters. They can also be turned over with a hand crank if not too large.

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