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    Where is the temp gauge sennding unit?

    So my temp gauge is intermittent. with little rhyme or reason, the gauge will jump to pegged high. Laser temp shows that the engine is not running hot, and I get no alarms. I tried pulling the plug at the thermostat, but that is apparently not the one that goes to the gauge. I've seen some...
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    No start - feels like fuel issue

    Short version: Went to head out tonight, and the boat would not start. Went out yesterday - boat worked. Went out today - boat worked. Tried tonight, no start. Crank, occasionally no start or occasionally start with immediate stall. 2003 Larson 287 Cabrio, Volvo-Penta 5.7 Gi-C original...
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    Relays, relays, everywhere...

    So a general question: In my relay box, there are a bunch of fuses and three relays (plus a spare). The relays are labeled start, ignition, and fuel. So what is it that these are doing? Any Google search I do about start vs. ignition relays just brings me back to starters.... ---- 2003 V-P...
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    Larson Ignition Button?

    If anyone has a Larson or regularly works on a Larson: Is it normal for the Larson to have a pushbutton start (in addition to the ignition key system)? If so, can you describe your start procedure and what indications you get? So it's a long story why I would ask this question, but suffice to...
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    Anchor not dropping - low power?

    I have a Simpson Lawrence Horizon 400 anchor windlass (single station with switch in the cockpit). I was out this past weekend and the anchor would not drop. I get no response with the switch in either the up or down position. Circuit breaker not tripped and and fuse is fine. I checked the...
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    Starter Relay non-OEM replacement not working...

    I have a 2003 Larson Cabrio 274, Volvo-Penta 5.7 Gi-C I/O engine. I have been having a start issue. It began not starting on occasion. Then more often. It would start if I pulled the relay and then put it back. Or if I tapped the relay. And then not again. Or it would start when hot, but...
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