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I just bought my first boat about a month ago so I’m green on everything. I bought a 2005 Caravelle 187 with the 4.3 mercruiser engine. I have already noticed that when the boat sets for a few days it takes forever for it to start. Once it starts it runs great, idles at 900rpm. You can go out...