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    Bilge Leak 09 Q5i cooler and swim platform drains

    Hi there. I have a Q5i 2009 and I a leak into bilge I discovered the plastic thru hull fitting was cracked in half I'm guessing from freezing that connects the drain hoses from under seat cooler and swim platform storage. Now question I had a q4 and it did not have this drain. Do I need it or...
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    3.0 vs 4.3 EFI

    Hi. I have the opportunity to trade up from a 09 18' that i have with the 3.0L to a 2010 19.5 with the 4.3 220hp efi for not to big of a price difference. Same make of boat with similar features other then length and engine. I do like our 3.0 its great on fuel and gets what we need done out of...
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    Throttle cable adjustment?

    Been trying to find the sweet spot for setting throttle cable and idle speed and it has been a little difficult to find just the right spot. I have idle screw set at around 800-850 on muffs (2008 3.0L) So when i hook the throttle cable up if i turn the barrel away from the carb too much when i...
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    TKS 3.0 hard start after sitting 30-180mins

    Hi. After running my new to me 2009 boat with 3.0 multiple time this year everything has been great except the following. 1st start of day - 1 crank always fires up (classic hissing 5-8 mins) Engine at full temp - 1 crank fires right up *Problem* After sitting at anchor for 30 plus minutes...
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    08 TKS 3.0 wont start without 1/2 throttle when warm.

    As the tittle says. The engine runs great but the only problem im having with it right now is when I shut the boat off after its been running and at full temp it will not just start when tuning the key. Initial cold start up is good couple pumps is how I always start these and it takes off right...
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    Loose Oil Filter No Oil Pressure

    Hi. So bought a 09 with 3.0 mercruiser in it. Love the boat we had it out for its 1st real outing yesterday. Cruised around for about 35 minutes at 25-30mph. Took a break for 1 hour then returned home at about 32 mph while riding home lost all oil pressure. Checked engine bay and oil had sprayed...
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    2002 Volvo 3.0 Questions

    Hi. Going to have a look at a 2002 starcraft with a 3.0 volvo penta in it. Im familiar with 4 cyl mercs but have no experience with volvo. Any tips what to look for listen for? Hours are around 200 and its claimed to be very well maintained original owner. I will do a test on muffs and lengthy...
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    3.0 L Spring start issue

    1999 Maxum SRL 1900 Had problems last year and got carbs redone which seemed to fix the problem in the fall. I put 1.5hours on without issues in fall after carbs fixed. So when I pulled it out this year got everything ready it started great turned over 2nd time and idled around 900rpm for...
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