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    Florida anchoring restrictions survey

    The FWC has developed an online survey for future use in drafting anchoring restrictions for local municipalities. Their goal is to allow cities and local governments the ability to restrict your rights to anchor in certain places. Most notably, in areas that have waterfront homeowners who think...
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    1999 Volvo 4.3 gl starter electrical issue

    Got a no-start condition and cannot find the problem. The motor is a 1999 Volvo 4.3 GL. Turn the key, get a faint click and then nothing. Before researching here, I picked up a new starter and solenoid. Installed it, but get same result. Started this process with a test light...
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    OEM manifolds & risers versus aftermarket?

    I?ve searched thru some threads on this subject, but am still undecided about what to do. My manifolds and risers are five years old. I have not yet pulled them apart, but am guessing it will be time to replace them. I boat exclusively in saltwater and they get flushed after each use. I have...
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    Volvo 4.3GL Diode, Starting, Voltage ? #2

    I posted the other day that I thought I had a diode problem because my motor would fire up and then stall right away. I tested the wire from L2 on alternator to green wire at relay and have continuity so I think I can rule out the diode. Here is the new twist, the motor started right up, but...
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    Volvo 4.3 GL Diode, Starting question

    Here?s my story, out boating in the bay for about an hour in fairly rough water. Anchor by a small island, few hours later, go to start and starboard motor fires then dies, repeat, fires then dies, repeat the process same result. Start port motor and go home. On the lift, check spark, got it...
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