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    Help I'm stuck! 7.4 Mercruisers wont start

    I have two 7.4 mercruisers in a 99 Carver with the v drives. The boat has been running awesome all day. Anchored for about an hour and now they won't start. They fire up and run for a second or two, and then died. Identical symptoms on both engines. Any suggestions?
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    Mercruiser 7.4 MPI won't idle, surging and racing - mechanic stumped!

    The port engine started racing and surging when I started it Saturday. It goes from almost stalling to around 2000 RPM, and then fluctuates back and forth. It is also spewing out gas "flavored" smoke when it does this. The fuel pressure is consistent at about 35 psi and the computer when plugged...
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    Reliable HONEST mechanic needed in Florida

    I am looking for an honest reliable mechanic that covers the Palm Harbor, Pinellas County FL area, and does Mercruiser work. I need to get the annual maintenance done on my Carver, along with a few minor repair issues. There are so many con men out there that I really hope to get recommendations...
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    TV Antenna recommendations?

    I want to replace the old antenna on my radar arch with a new one that will get the local broadcast stations. Any recommendations and/or advice?
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    Autopilot issue

    My 1999 Carver has an original autopilot system. It is a a Raytheon Type 100/300 with a ST6000 Plus helm control. The issue is that after engaging it, it goes berserk after about one minute. It will start zig-zagging and making hard corrections to try and stay on course. I have tried playing...
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    Fuel Tank Question

    My new to me 1999 Carver Mariner 350 has two fuel tanks for a total of 246 gallons. After filling them both yesterday and coming from Ft. Lauderdale to Islamorada, one tank is below quarter, the other is still hovering around half. Are these like trucks with dual tanks - when one runs out it...
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    Mapping / charting software for Windows?

    I am looking for software that will allow me to work with NOAA maps on my PC. I would like to be able to plan a route and then save the file to email to friends with my float plan, and also print out so I have a hard copy with me. Any suggestions?
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    Bringing a boat to Clearwater from Ft. Lauderdale

    We are picking up our new to us boat (Carver Mariner 350) this weekend in the Ft. Lauderdale area and will be bringing it back to the Clearwater area. We have changed our original plans and have decided to go through the Keys instead of the Okeechobee canal. Any input, suggestions, or warnings...
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    Going from SE Florida to Clearwater via Okeechobee canal - any input?

    OK - so I close on my new to me boat tomorrow (1999 Carver Mariner 350). We are going to bring it from Dania Beach (near Ft. Lauderdale) to the Clearwater area. Any input, suggestions, or warnings? Anything special to see along the way? How long should we plan on? We will be staying on the boat...
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    Carver Mariner 350 - any input?

    So after looking for an upgrade to my old boat I decided I wanted a sedan bridge style. I came across a pretty good deal on a 1999 Carver Mariner 350. Any input on this model? Anything specific I should look for? It has the optional 7.2 engines which is a 150 hp improvement from the base 5.7's...
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    Insurance - who do you have and like?

    It is time to get a new policy and I am looking for feedback on the best insurance companies without breaking the bank. Anyone have any good feedback? Obviously, cheaper is not always better, but I don't want to overpay either.
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    Manifold / Riser replacement 5.7 Gi-E

    My mechanic said I need to replace the manifolds, risers, and spark plugs on my 5.7 Gi-E engine. He said there is heavy rust do the risers "misting". The quote is around $1500. Does this seem like a fair price? Is this something I can do on my own? I have automotive mechanical experience. What...
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    Anchor Air Conditioning system won't cool

    I have a 2004 Larson Cabrio 240 which has the factory installed air conditioning system made by Anchor Marine Comfort Systems. It has always worked great. We put the boat in a slip Friday night and turned on the AC, which cooled the cabin right down. However, when we came back Saturday morning...
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    Marker 8 Tiki Bar in Dunedin

    Is anyone familiar with getting to this place by boat? They have nice docks, but the "channel" appears to be just a single row of PVC pipes. How much depth is there? I am worried about chancing it unless someone else can give me advice.
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    Boat races on Clearwater Beach this weekend?

    I was thinking about going by boat to watch the races this weekend. However, several people have told me that the boat traffic is SO bad it's not any fun. They said there is no where to anchor, boats were bumping into each other, and you couldn't really even see the race. Any input or suggestions?
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    Temperature gauge not working

    I have a 2004 Larson with the 5.7 Volvo-Penta Duo Prop setup. The temperature gauge worked fine, and then it stopped. It then started working again for about 5 minutes, and then stopped and now won't work at all. I have checked the connections at the gauge, and they all look fine. I checked...
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    Need help identifying battery 1 and battery 2 / charger question

    I am having some battery issues and I am trying to figure out which is #1 and which is #2 relative to the house switch. I thought I could just turn on an accessory, set the switch to 1, and then disconnect each battery to see when the accessory turned off, but that wasn't the case - it stayed on...
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    Warning indicator on hour meter?

    I have a 2004 Larson Cabrio 240 with the Volvo-Penta 5.7 setup. There is an hour meter built into the bottom of the tach. On the left side of that is a flashing icon that looks kind of like an hour glass. Is this some type of warning? If so, is there a way to reset it?
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    Adding a generator?

    We recently purchased a 2004 Larson Cabrio 240. The one thing it is missing that we would really like to have is a generator. In the engine room there is more than enough room to mount a mid-size (2000-3000 watt) generator. Since there is a blower down there already would that provide adequate...
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    Automatic Trim Tab Controls

    We recently bought a 2004 Larson Cabrio 240. It has an 8'6" beam, which is going to take some getting used to after having a 10'6" beam boat. Obviously, every time someone moves you have to adjust the tabs. It seems we end up driving with our fingers on the buttons making constant corrections...
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