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Volvo Penta 8.1 Hard/wont start
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Jskhome62 »
November 2nd, 2025, 7:26 am
Hello all. Only posting as a new topic bc after searching for a bit couldnt find anything in the list of engine problems that seemed to relate. If...
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2002 Carver 346 6.2 MPI coolant
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Pha8 »
March 31st, 2025, 1:36 am
Looking to drain and replace the coolant in my 2002 Mercruiser 6.2 MPI's. Which coolant would you recommend?
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March 1st, 2026, 2:47 pm
2005 38SS Port engine removal
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Jeffeff »
February 16th, 2026, 5:51 pm
Hi all,
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February 18th, 2026, 11:38 am
Most economical cruising speed
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MyPleasure »
August 13th, 2023, 6:43 pm
Hey there Carver owners, this is our first big block 454 engined Carver, and I was wondering if anyone had any idea of the best cruising speed for...
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February 4th, 2026, 5:44 pm
Winter project questions
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January 3rd, 2026, 9:14 pm
Here’s my thought process…please stay with me, I promise I get to the point and subsequent questions. This past season we had a lot of life changing...
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January 5th, 2026, 2:11 pm
Equipment Required for Induced misfire test
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paulr »
May 2nd, 2025, 12:32 pm
Does anyone know how to verify a surveyor's report to verify an " Failed Induced misfire test" on a 2008 8.1 Crusader, Captains Choice, cylinder #7?...
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December 29th, 2025, 12:42 pm
Crusader 5.7 MPI stumbles after 1 hour run
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RyDrew »
October 18th, 2025, 6:06 pm
Hi all, new owner of a 2004 Carver 360 Mariner with twin 5.7 MPI's.
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November 11th, 2025, 10:36 am
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November 3rd, 2025, 4:10 pm
Fuel sender mystery
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Carverlvr2 »
October 24th, 2025, 6:00 pm
Ok. Let’s figure this one out…bought my 04 366 end of last year. Starboard Fuel gauge worked but read lower that port even after fill up. This year...
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October 24th, 2025, 9:38 pm
2002 6.2 Mercruiser
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Pha8 »
October 2nd, 2025, 7:54 pm
2002 6.2 Mercruiser MX MPI
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Last post by Pha8
October 18th, 2025, 2:08 am
Engine maintenance
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MyPleasure »
September 11th, 2025, 12:45 pm
Hi everyone,
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October 15th, 2025, 6:59 am
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October 15th, 2025, 3:26 am
Starboard temp increase
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BRHEAUME »
July 7th, 2025, 5:08 pm
On my last trip, I noticed a 10 degree increase on the starboard engine gauge. This engine always heated up faster and ran (according to the gauge)...
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October 15th, 2025, 3:18 am
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October 15th, 2025, 3:08 am
Exhaust dampers / flappers
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krawdad »
October 2nd, 2025, 6:06 pm
Has anyone ever had to service the exhaust dampers / flappers? ie: the things that keep water backing up the exhaust hose. I did not know there were...
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Last post by krawdad
October 6th, 2025, 12:00 pm
Vetus wet muffler
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pepmyster »
August 25th, 2025, 8:30 am
I had the chance to run our genny while in the islands and it was flawless. Met another boater who had the same genny and you could hardly hear it....
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Last post by paulr
October 4th, 2025, 6:03 pm
Props for 390 Cockpit Motor yacht
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NJboater65 »
October 1st, 2025, 1:44 pm
I'm purchasing a 1994 390 Cockpit motor yacht. The props are shot, maybe beyond repairing. Does anyone know what the correct factory size prop is? Or...
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Last post by buster53
October 4th, 2025, 4:09 pm
STBD engine has a breathing problem?
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Pha8 »
June 16th, 2025, 1:27 am
2002 Carver 6.2mx Mercruisers
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October 2nd, 2025, 5:45 pm
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September 30th, 2025, 9:09 pm
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September 27th, 2025, 5:34 pm
8.1 Engine replacement Aft Cabin
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TrueNorthLat38 »
September 25th, 2025, 3:59 pm
Anyone replaced the long block in their Aft cabin Carver? I'll looking for advise on how to get that damn thing out of there. I have a 2005 Carver...
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Last post by waybomb
September 25th, 2025, 8:38 pm
Crusader 350XL won't start.
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wingnut »
September 18th, 2025, 8:09 pm
Boat: Carver 325, 1996, Crusader 350XL.electronic ignition, throttle body injectors.
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Last post by wingnut
September 23rd, 2025, 1:39 pm
Genset running out of fuel
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MyPleasure »
June 16th, 2024, 4:58 pm
Hi fellas, I’ve been having problems with my genset running out of fuel after running for a while. when I switch positions on the fuel tank selector...
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Last post by bud37
September 11th, 2025, 4:49 pm
Data link connector location
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Punch'Eau »
July 28th, 2025, 10:30 pm
Hi, I have the chance to use a Mercruiser computer to check one of my engines for a few days but I can't locate the right connector on the engine....
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August 31st, 2025, 10:17 pm
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