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kdawg

Posted 6/5/2026 10:12 AM (#1037296)
Subject: Converting pull start outboard to electric start

Posts: 790

I have a mid- eighties Merc 18hp xd in like new condition. The motor currently is a pull start. Has anyone converted your portable outboard with a pull start over to an electric start, and roughly what would the cost be, to see if it was worth it. I believe I read an article where if the motor had electric start as an option,the conversion would be possible. Thanks. Kdawg

VMS

Posted 6/12/2026 3:45 PM (#1037338 - in reply to #1037296)
Subject: RE: Converting pull start outboard to electric start

Posts: 3515

Location: Elk River, Minnesota

Hiya,

Model and serial number? I will do some digging to see what I can find out. My gut says it would be possible and down here in the twin cities, twin city outboard would most likely have the parts available.

Steve

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