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    Merc 3.0 will start but won't idle--help, please!

    We took our 2002 Sea Ray 176BR with Mercruiser 3.0 out for the first time this season. Winterized by a professional last fall. We got caught by unexpected colder weather and wasn't able to run as much of the gas out as we would have liked for fall, so it was put away with about 3/4 tank of gas...
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    What is that reservior--power trim fluid??

    While boating last weekend, I noticed a reservior on my 3.0L Mercruiser that is to the back and left when looking at the engine that has a yellow cap. It is only half full, so I need to figure out what to add :) I know it isn't the engine oil or the lower unit/gear oil, so is it the power trim...
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    Do I have to buy a marine stereo?

    I am interested in replacing the head unit in my runabout. It is located in the dash, behind the glove compartment cover and doesn't get wet. However, I wonder about it drawing moisture from being on the water/outside. I will keep the marine speakers, but wonder if having a marine head unit...
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    Four Winns or Larson??

    I am considering getting a new I/O runabout. The only two manufacturers that meet my criteria are Larson and Four Winns. I live 1.5 miles from the ramp at the local lake, so I want to be able to store the boat in my garage rather than storing it somewhere else. This means that I am very...
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    Mercury 3.0 engine dies when shifting into reverse after starting

    I have a 2002 Sea Ray 176BR with a 3.0 Mercury engine. The engine has 53 hours on it. I have always thought it was cold natured because it has to warm up a long time on the trailer or it will die when putting into reverse. However, after doing some reading.....is this the shift cable that...
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