1982 Sea Sprit "Throttle Only" Switch Does Not Work

by Bradley
(Altoona, Florida 32702)

1982 Sea Sprit "

Hello everyone. I own a 1982 Sea Sprite and the "Throttle Only" button on the throttle lever does not seem to work - therefore the boat will not start. Motor turns over fine, but moving the throttle lever while trying to start the engine just kills the starter.How difficult is it to a) replace or b) bypass the "throttle only" switch so I can start the boat while it's trailered?