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RPM loss on return trips

Last post by g36 « October 11th, 2019, 9:12 am
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by megbert » July 14th, 2019, 7:48 pm

twin 350XL Crusaders on our 32' Voyager. Last two weekends on our return trip from our favorite anchorage, port engine dropped to 3600rpm from normal...
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October 11th, 2019, 9:12 am
454 Crusaders. Starboard will not go forward but will go reverse

Last post by Cliffm « October 7th, 2019, 5:31 pm
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by Gazookas » October 5th, 2019, 12:39 am

Quite a pickle. On my last trip out found that my starboard engine will not go forward but still goes reverse. The cable seems to move forward and...

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October 7th, 2019, 5:31 pm
Question for the folks with gas engines

Last post by Viper « October 6th, 2019, 7:56 pm
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by denpooch » October 1st, 2019, 5:01 pm

I hear many different reasons for how much or how little stabilized gasoline to leave on the boat during hibernation.
I have been leaving about 3/4...
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October 6th, 2019, 7:56 pm
motor rotation

Last post by Pit stop « October 3rd, 2019, 10:58 am
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by Pit stop » October 2nd, 2019, 12:33 pm

I need a new starter for my 1994 Trojan 370 express.
It is the starboard motor.
Is is a right hand motor or a left hand motor?
Eric

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October 3rd, 2019, 10:58 am
Gas additives for an aluminum tank?

Last post by Viper « September 29th, 2019, 7:57 pm
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by VicB » September 29th, 2019, 11:35 am

So I filled both gas tanks in the late Spring. Figured we would burn all the fuel in both tanks a couple of times over, during the summer. We didn't...

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September 29th, 2019, 7:57 pm
Installing a new thermostat

Last post by hausherrs « September 23rd, 2019, 2:25 pm
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by denpooch » September 2nd, 2019, 2:50 pm

Hey folks, has anyone installed a thermostat on a Crusader 6.0 Captains Choice engine? I am told it is 'in line' with a hose leading to the engine's...

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September 23rd, 2019, 2:25 pm
Kohler genset fuel issue

Last post by Keith S « September 21st, 2019, 2:21 pm
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by bpritchett » September 9th, 2019, 9:24 am

Have a 1980s Kohler 7.5R27 that i suspect has a fuel pump issue. It will start and run sometimes if it has been sitting for a while, as you add load...

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September 21st, 2019, 2:21 pm
Drive Shaft Replacement

Last post by Viper « September 17th, 2019, 5:04 pm
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by abcoker » September 17th, 2019, 3:07 pm

I broke the Starboard drive shaft on my '93 350 Aft Cabin just after it exits the hull. I'm having a hard time finding replacement parts.. The prop...

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September 17th, 2019, 5:04 pm
3297 mariner exhaust

Last post by Viper « September 15th, 2019, 8:26 pm
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by Jjwyc » September 14th, 2019, 9:30 pm

Does a body know if this exhaust nozzle is a factory set up? I have 260 mercs with 4” to 3” exhaust hose on-each manifold they run to mufflers then...

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September 15th, 2019, 8:26 pm
Port Engine runs hot on plane

Last post by km1125 « August 21st, 2019, 10:00 pm
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by paboater76 » May 14th, 2017, 7:45 am

Hello all,

I'm having an issue with my port engine. I'm running out of options tracking down the root cause of the high temp.

While at idle and up...
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August 21st, 2019, 10:00 pm
Engine removal from 1991 38' Carver Aft Cabin

Last post by whfd15 « August 21st, 2019, 9:11 am
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by bikeboybob » August 6th, 2017, 8:05 am

How do I get the engines out of my 1991 38' Carver Aft Cabin. The companionway door appears to be too narrow.
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August 21st, 2019, 9:11 am
Carver 366

Last post by RGrew176 « August 15th, 2019, 1:18 am
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by Stevie B » August 14th, 2019, 8:22 am

Good morning,

New to the club, I am looking at a 2003 Carver 366 Aft Cabin that has twin 8.1 Volvo engines. Feedback on these engines would be...

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August 15th, 2019, 1:18 am
Limited RPM's

Last post by bud37 « August 12th, 2019, 12:25 pm
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by Marty » June 21st, 2019, 7:16 am

Final trip of last season on the way back to the marina my RPM's slowed while on plane (was cruising around 3200 and fell to 3000). Normally just...
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August 12th, 2019, 12:25 pm
Port engine stalled after retarding throttle

Last post by mwest74 « August 7th, 2019, 3:31 pm
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by mwest74 » August 4th, 2019, 9:12 pm

Hello everyone. I am the owner of a '95 Carver 330 Mariner with twin Crusader 350 xl's. To say this boat has been a money pit since I bought it is an...
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August 7th, 2019, 3:31 pm
454XLi exhaust manifold replacement 96 Carver 400

Last post by hausherrs « August 5th, 2019, 2:39 pm
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by hausherrs » July 6th, 2019, 12:28 pm

Hi

I have a '96 carver 400 with the 'little' big blocks. Crusader 7.4 XLI :-P

I think these are the original 96 manifolds. And I got a hole in one...
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August 5th, 2019, 2:39 pm
Loss of RPM above 2500

Last post by Viper « July 28th, 2019, 10:28 am
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by ronniemacd » July 22nd, 2019, 10:55 am

Got a 1989 Carver 3207 with Dual 5.7 gas Merccruisers. Engines run fine at 2500 RPM I can run forever. Go to 2800 on the Starboard engine and RPM...

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July 28th, 2019, 10:28 am
ecu losing voltage

Last post by Viper « July 10th, 2019, 6:49 am
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by Mike Dieterle » July 8th, 2019, 5:21 pm

Hello my name is Mike and my wife and I are not new to boating but new to the yachting side. We have a 1996 320 voyager with twin 350 crusaders. We...

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July 10th, 2019, 6:49 am
Primary Fuel Filter 1997 454 Xli

Last post by 390Express « June 24th, 2019, 9:44 am
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by Wayne162 » June 21st, 2019, 1:05 pm

Has anyone replaced the screen and gasket on a primary fuel filter on a 454 Xli? Its the one that looks like a flying saucer. I am going to replace...
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June 24th, 2019, 9:44 am
Proper Impeller kit? 454 Crusader V-pulley

Last post by 390Express « June 20th, 2019, 7:12 pm
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by 390Express » May 10th, 2019, 1:39 pm

Is this guy right?

Just making sure. I thought I had a Jabsco pump, but the pump says Sherwood, Detroit, MI cast into the housing. The impeller...
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June 20th, 2019, 7:12 pm
Is this the right manual?

Last post by km1125 « June 20th, 2019, 12:55 pm
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by Chas B » June 19th, 2019, 10:33 am

Hi,

New here. Please be gentle. :-)

I've got a pair of Volvo Penta AQ225Ds in a 3007 from 1982. The boat's been sitting idle for a few years and...

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June 20th, 2019, 12:55 pm
Tranny Chatter

Last post by Viper « June 19th, 2019, 8:31 pm
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by Sadey » June 19th, 2019, 9:43 am

Anybody experiencing this or have? Low RPMs on starboard motor, 690-1100, lots of chatter from the starboard transmission goes away after 1200 RPMs...

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June 19th, 2019, 8:31 pm
454 Crusader XL Starting/Starter Issue

Last post by 390Express « June 19th, 2019, 12:20 am
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by 390Express » June 10th, 2019, 5:33 pm

Port motor starts and runs great, lights gauges etc. barely flicker when I push the start button. Everything seems normal there. Starboard motor,...
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June 19th, 2019, 12:20 am
Fuel starvation

Last post by 1992330aftcabin « June 15th, 2019, 10:46 am
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by Jimhanley01 » May 27th, 2019, 9:22 am

Looking for ideas. I have been fighting a fuel starvation problem for a year. After 10 minutes at cruise, the starboard engine cuts out. Switch to...

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June 15th, 2019, 10:46 am
1994 Mercruiser stumbling above 2700

Last post by bud37 « June 13th, 2019, 3:13 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 8th, 2019, 4:17 pm

1994 Carver 390 CPMY with mercruiser 7.4L carb engine. The carb was rebuilt by the marina this past winter. When I brought it home, it would get up...

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
June 13th, 2019, 3:13 pm
396MY - Starboard engine shuts down - no reason

Last post by bud37 « June 13th, 2019, 3:09 pm
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by TomO » May 28th, 2019, 7:02 pm

Hi. My name is Tom. I have a 396MY with Merc 8.1 gas engines. I have been dealing with an issue of stalling out on the starboard engine. I will give...
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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
June 13th, 2019, 3:09 pm

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