Hi,

 We have a Beta 38 hp 2011 model I think.

 There is a coil or a block by the starter that has some wires coming out the bottom. 

One of the wires broke. It is black under the red paint. 

I repaired it. The engine will not start without it.

 I had to wire tie the (coil?) onto a the starter cable.

 We are at anchor right now in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. We may need to repair this wire aain as we will not be back to our dock for a few more months.

 I took a few pictures and included them in this message.

Is this wire a ground? If so then I imagine it could be grounded another place on the engine?

Thanks,

Chip