[billyboy]

Originally Posted by Dartskipper

A certain vessel that I knew well had twin GM Detroits. They both had their original Delco Remy starter motors, one of which could be a bit obstinate at times. We would start the other motor, proceed astern at around half speed, keeping the non starting engine in neutral gear. When we had got the prop shaft on that side spinning fast enough, we would open the throttle, slip the gear lever into astern, and bump start the motor. It never failed. (It wasn't Coral Star III by the way, but it did operate from Paignton Pier!)

Now theres a bit of Enginuity ha ha