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    Engine died on water, no fuel pump or injector fire...

    Boat ran great all day, 100 yards from ramp it died. Will turn over, but the pumps do not kick on, and injectors do not fire. (checked after hot wiring pump) Checked my kill switch, even pulled it and jumped the wires. No help. Ideas???
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    Used set of F6 props

    Hi guys, I am looking for a set of used, good condition F6 props to try out. Possibly trade for my F5 set, recently overhauled, or to keep as a spare set. Not finding much on the net for a used set, and reluctant to dish out over a grand for a spare set.
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    Suggestions for a longblock or build specs

    Looking to replace my 305 with a 350 or 383 in a '02 Chaparral 230ssi. I know about everything will swap over to the new block, and I will have to have the ECM flashed for whichever I choose. Just would like a recommendation on a vendor for a longblock. I was looking at a couple...
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    DP-SM Vibration underway

    Morning guys, I have a decent vibration when underway. More pronounced with the drive all the way down, lessens a bit when trimmed up a bit, but does not change much when turning. Only have a small dent on one of the props that has been there a while and never caused an issue before. I guess I...
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    5.0 GXi-A Fuel pressure drops immediately after key off.

    I have the TBI motor, and when doing a recent fuel pressure check to troubleshoot my hesitation problem, I noticed the fuel pressure drops as soon as the pumps stop. Question is, should it be happening on this system? I know it has a return line, but I "assumed" it should maintain a certain...
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    Hesitation/bogging during hard acceleration Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi-A

    Good afternoon all, I'm hoping for a little direction. I have an '02 Chap 230ssi with a VP 5.0GXi-A hooked up to their DP-SM drive. Engine numbers - 4012050911; 3869116 and drive 4202037752; 3868913. This boat is new to me, June this year, and it is my first fuel injected boat. I noticed the...
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    Expectations from carb/intake upgrade - enough to raise WOT RPM by 200-300?

    Hi Guys, I have a 1996 Sea Ray 190BR with 4.3lx 190 and Alpha One drive. I recently switched my prop, and am very happy with it's overall performance, and I am still in the RPM range. I am wondering if switching to the Edelbrock 1409 4 barrel carb and performer intake setup will make a big...
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    Engine dies in rough water....

    Boat ran great all week, pulling skiers, tubes, cruising. Yesterday, lake was a bit rough and when I would hit some rough water, the engine would could out and in with every bounce..... It's a '96 190 Sea Ray Bowrider with 4.3 Alpha. I recently installed second battery and switch, but all...
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