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Returning back from lunch today everything was going great until I came down to idle. Starboard engine started idling very low (300-400) It ended up stalling. I tried to start it back up and the battery would only turn it a couple times. Now this sounds like the alternator went, ran the...

As I just noticed that one of my batteries is on constant charge on my maintainer, i'm thinking I should replace my batteries since i have 3 different deep cycle batteries. Got to thinking: Why is it wired the way it is?? 2 battery switches: 1 is for port engine starting only. 2 for house...

Cruising back tonight for 40 minutes. Had a double beep 4-5 times last 5 minutes. Entered channel, hit the 5mph bouys and brought it down. When i brought down to idle to enter marina port engine cut out. Started again and cut right out. I could start and rev it, running great, full rpm, but...

Hey guys, My piano hinge is tearing and pulling away from the transom and I'm afraid its about to go. Does anyone know where to find this exact replacement? I haven't measured it yet but its aluminum and about 5-6 ft long. Since i need a new one i'd love to get a stainless one. One would...

Had an alarm after a 2 hour trip. Fault TPS. This only happened after coming down to an idle, during docking on both legs or trip. I figured I would buy a new one and swap it out. Easy enough. I'm looking around and I'm seeing some on ebay for cars for $12. The quicksilver ones are about...

Does anyone know how to access the connections for the p/s nav lights on a 2004 280DA? I bought Attwood direct replacement LED units. The factory, or previous owner, caulked them in it looks like. Is there access behind the speaker in the v-berth? Or another location? It's not in the anchor...

Hey All, Looking to do the job this spring on both engines and trying to plan ahead. They were done when the previous owner bought the boat in 09 (This past season was my first). That now makes 5 full seasons on the parts (mercruiser was used then). I've been told to use Mercruiser genuine...

Hi Everyone, Brand new owner, and its my first boat. Boat is out of the water and I'm trying to raise the drive but all i hear is clicking when moving the switch to up or down. The port works fine, so it's not the battery. Where can I start?