It is probably the coupling between the engine and outdrive. The splines of the outdrive shaft are steel and the coupling is a soft metal prone to stripping out. parts are not to bad , labor is high for pulling the engine. Mine was about $1,500 total.
Somerset is now "wet" since September of 2012. Liquor by the drink and package sales. It is on the East side of the lake. The rest of the lake is "dry".
Some Clarion receivers have a anti theft protection scheme that requires a password (four digit number) to be entered after power has been disconnected.
The loose connection probably caused the "hot wire". Poor cconnections result in higher resistance and heat and will prevent the battery from providing the high amperage needed for the starter to turn over your engine. Try tightening the connection and see if that will allow it to start. If not...
I purchased my first Sea Ray this past fall. The boat came with a mooring cover, bow cover, convertable top and a bimini top. I am interested in a cockpit cover or camper enclosure for the convertable top. I need to be able to enclose the cockpit for an occasional over night mooring. Great Lakes...