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Volvo Penta 8.1 Hard/wont start

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by Jskhome62 » November 2nd, 2025, 7:26 am

Hello all. Only posting as a new topic bc after searching for a bit couldnt find anything in the list of engine problems that seemed to relate. If...
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November 20th, 2025, 12:19 pm
Crusader 5.7 MPI stumbles after 1 hour run

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by RyDrew » October 18th, 2025, 6:06 pm

Hi all, new owner of a 2004 Carver 360 Mariner with twin 5.7 MPI's.
Sea trial no problem. First hour and a half of drive home after purchase was...
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November 11th, 2025, 10:36 am
Most economical cruising speed

Last post by MirrorFinishPolishin « November 3rd, 2025, 10:24 pm
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by MyPleasure » August 13th, 2023, 6:43 pm

Hey there Carver owners, this is our first big block 454 engined Carver, and I was wondering if anyone had any idea of the best cruising speed for...
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November 3rd, 2025, 10:24 pm
2004 Carver 350 | Wires, Caps, Rotors & Plugs Replaced | Before & After Performance Graph Inside

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by MirrorFinishPolishin » November 3rd, 2025, 4:10 pm

Well, normally I don't do higher RPM with my Carver 350 as I usually just cruise at average speeds (not really ever in a hurry) but decided to get on...

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November 3rd, 2025, 4:10 pm
Fuel sender mystery

Last post by Carverlvr2 « October 24th, 2025, 9:38 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » October 24th, 2025, 6:00 pm

Ok. Let’s figure this one out…bought my 04 366 end of last year. Starboard Fuel gauge worked but read lower that port even after fill up. This year...

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October 24th, 2025, 9:38 pm
2002 6.2 Mercruiser

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by Pha8 » October 2nd, 2025, 7:54 pm

2002 6.2 Mercruiser MX MPI
Ran for 5min fine, then died? Started right up, ran for 30sec, then died. Changed the fuel/water separator, ran for 15sec,...

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October 18th, 2025, 2:08 am
Engine maintenance

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by MyPleasure » September 11th, 2025, 12:45 pm

Hi everyone,
I think that I’m fairly knowledgeable about gas engines, at least I thought that I was until recently. One of my Volvo Penta 740b...

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October 15th, 2025, 6:59 am
Transmission or Engine causing this knock?

Last post by thatchh « October 15th, 2025, 3:26 am
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by kgarguilo » May 26th, 2025, 4:39 pm

While flushing my engines one at a time, I heard this noise coming from the transmission area. Sounds like a knock or maybe even grinding. It seems...
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October 15th, 2025, 3:26 am
Starboard temp increase

Last post by thatchh « October 15th, 2025, 3:18 am
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by BRHEAUME » July 7th, 2025, 5:08 pm

On my last trip, I noticed a 10 degree increase on the starboard engine gauge. This engine always heated up faster and ran (according to the gauge)...

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October 15th, 2025, 3:18 am
Kohler 10E (gas) engine parts (Ford VSG413)

Last post by thatchh « October 15th, 2025, 3:08 am
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by thatchh » September 1st, 2021, 10:09 pm

Hi All,
I have a Kohler 10E in my 396. It has a Ford VSG-413 4 cylinder gas engine with a build date of 2002. The generator has low hours on it and...

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October 15th, 2025, 3:08 am
Exhaust dampers / flappers

Last post by krawdad « October 6th, 2025, 12:00 pm
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by krawdad » October 2nd, 2025, 6:06 pm

Has anyone ever had to service the exhaust dampers / flappers? ie: the things that keep water backing up the exhaust hose. I did not know there were...

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October 6th, 2025, 12:00 pm
Vetus wet muffler

Last post by paulr « October 4th, 2025, 6:03 pm
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by pepmyster » August 25th, 2025, 8:30 am

I had the chance to run our genny while in the islands and it was flawless. Met another boater who had the same genny and you could hardly hear it....

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October 4th, 2025, 6:03 pm
Props for 390 Cockpit Motor yacht

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by NJboater65 » October 1st, 2025, 1:44 pm

I'm purchasing a 1994 390 Cockpit motor yacht. The props are shot, maybe beyond repairing. Does anyone know what the correct factory size prop is? Or...

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October 4th, 2025, 4:09 pm
STBD engine has a breathing problem?

Last post by krawdad « October 2nd, 2025, 5:45 pm
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by Pha8 » June 16th, 2025, 1:27 am

2002 Carver 6.2mx Mercruisers

Twin 6.2 mx Mercs, stbd engine has a loud "hiss"?? Not sure if it has a air leak (Vaccume) or filter is...

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October 2nd, 2025, 5:45 pm
454 crusaders rpm drop from neutral to fwd

Last post by bud37 « September 30th, 2025, 9:09 pm
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by sbb2112 » September 28th, 2025, 9:48 pm

Just wondering about a normal range the rpms will drop going into gear. I have carbed delco ignition with v drives on gas. 1992 vintage.

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September 30th, 2025, 9:09 pm
Crusader 350XL 5.7 270HP LOCKED 94 Carver 300

Last post by ariannamarie1026 « September 27th, 2025, 5:34 pm
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by ariannamarie1026 » September 24th, 2025, 2:30 am

Hello Everyone, I need some advice! We’re first-time boat owners of a 1994 Carver 300 Aft Cabin with twin Crusader 350 XL 5.7 engines, purchased in...
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September 27th, 2025, 5:34 pm
8.1 Engine replacement Aft Cabin

Last post by waybomb « September 25th, 2025, 8:38 pm
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by TrueNorthLat38 » September 25th, 2025, 3:59 pm

Anyone replaced the long block in their Aft cabin Carver? I'll looking for advise on how to get that damn thing out of there. I have a 2005 Carver...

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September 25th, 2025, 8:38 pm
Crusader 350XL won't start.

Last post by wingnut « September 23rd, 2025, 1:39 pm
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by wingnut » September 18th, 2025, 8:09 pm

Boat: Carver 325, 1996, Crusader 350XL.electronic ignition, throttle body injectors.
Suddenly, I have no spark and no fuel at the injectors. Engine...

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September 23rd, 2025, 1:39 pm
Genset running out of fuel

Last post by bud37 « September 11th, 2025, 4:49 pm
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by MyPleasure » June 16th, 2024, 4:58 pm

Hi fellas, I’ve been having problems with my genset running out of fuel after running for a while. when I switch positions on the fuel tank selector...
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September 11th, 2025, 4:49 pm
Data link connector location

Last post by Punch'Eau « August 31st, 2025, 10:17 pm
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by Punch'Eau » July 28th, 2025, 10:30 pm

Hi, I have the chance to use a Mercruiser computer to check one of my engines for a few days but I can't locate the right connector on the engine....
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August 31st, 2025, 10:17 pm
Transmission fill tube

Last post by bud37 « August 24th, 2025, 8:28 pm
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by RyDrew » August 24th, 2025, 12:46 pm

I am making a a deposit on a 2004 36 Mariner this week. I'd like to do engine oil and transmission oil samples. Is the Transmission fill tube easily...

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August 24th, 2025, 8:28 pm
79 Monterey gm350 questions

Last post by Viper « August 18th, 2025, 7:24 am
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by Thomask702 » August 17th, 2025, 9:55 pm

Having trouble finding out if my engine is a 2 bolt or 4 bolt main, and was wondering if someone with a similar vessel could help with that.

Also,...

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August 18th, 2025, 7:24 am
Old exhaust system

Last post by Viper « August 16th, 2025, 10:00 pm
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by Kruggy88 » August 15th, 2025, 9:23 pm

I originally posted this in the general maintenance but realized it would be better here.

I just pulled the port Crusader 454 out of my 1993 carver...

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August 16th, 2025, 10:00 pm
Mercury Alpha 1 gen2 drives around 2004 to 2009

Last post by Viper « August 9th, 2025, 11:13 pm
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by bud37 » March 20th, 2025, 7:19 pm

Since I have no experience with these, the only outdrives we ever had were the cobras in the 80's. We may be considering another boat, ( just miss...

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August 9th, 2025, 11:13 pm
1998 Crusader 350XLI EFI Hunting/Surging

Last post by Capt Happy « August 6th, 2025, 7:04 pm
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by Capt Happy » July 23rd, 2025, 1:22 pm

Good Day All,

Recently finished a top end rebuild of the St'bd engine.

Heads replanned, valves replaced, new pushrods. All the normal things you...

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