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    Boat shakes and wont go when in gear

    I have a Mercruiser 5.7 Mag Mpi Inboard with a V-drive. While I was just out I heard a strange noise and stopped the boat to investigate, one of my ballast tanks blew open and TONs of water was in the bilge, so much that the belt was spraying water everywhere. I immediately drained all of the...
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    In-dash depth finder wiring diagram

    I have an in-dash depth finder on my boat. I am unsure of the brand, as I bought the boat used. The mainline from the exterior unit is installed, but i have a small cluster of wires exiting the unit un-installed. I would like to wire up the unit to see if it still works before buying another...
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    Trailer Lights not functioning correctly

    When my driving lights are on, My trailer lights work on one side but not the other. When I step on the brake, no trailer lights change. When I turn on the left blinker (functioning side) no blink. When I turn on Right blinker (non-functioning side) their is a faint blink. I noticed that...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Locked up?

    Engine Type: 350 MAG MPI SKI (GEN+) GM 350 V-8 1999 Went out and took off from dock, engine overheated and started smoking at 30mph. Not sure of exact location of smoke but it smelled sweet. I noticed that the serpentine belt was snapped. Luckily I was right near the dock so I let the engine...
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    1999 Mercruiser 5.7 Reversed Poles No Spark

    I have a 1999 Mercruiser 5.7 L V-Drive. I have two batteries and last weekend I ran my stereo so long that I drained the batteries. I jumped the boat and made it back to the dock. I noticed that the boat was riding sluggish and would not push over 30mph, but I assumed the batteries were low...
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