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I was able to run a new wire through the headliner to the helm. It wasn't hard... just a little tedious.

Perhaps it was a sloppy oil change from a prior owner?

Looks awesome!

Highly recommend the Fox Marine engine gateways! It will transmit the calculated flow from engine ECUs. I've thought about adding flow meters to the fuel lines for greater accuracy, but when I do a compare of what the ECUs (via Fox Marine Gateway) say is the fuel rate and the amount I refuel...

Installation on AIS, AutoPilot and Radar progressing well! Pics attached.

Finished the install today! Thank you again for the great idea re: covering the mirror.

Quick prop question... for those with 7.4s... what are your prop specs and are you happy with their performance? I'm running 20" diameter x 25" pitch 4-blades.

Thank you for the great advice! Excited to get back on the water... SOON!

Radar install and possibly autopilot... just can't decide if I'll get enough use out of it to justify the cost. For those with Radar, any preference/guidance on the best angle for the Radar Mount? 3, 4, 5 or 6 degrees? I know she rides bow high... so thinking 4+... but would appreciate any...

That is exactly why i was was asking. This is a GREAT idea! May I ask where you sourced the same vinyl? Thank you for sharing :)

Does anyone know if this is glass or acrylic?

Update... because the RPMs would drop and fuel consumption would increase at the same time... it was determined to be an ignition issue. I replaced the plugs, wires and distributor within the last year... so that left the ignition coil. I swapped out the ignition coil for a new one and we’re...

Cliff, Thanks for the additional details! The batteries are brand new as of last year... two per engine and identical across both Port and Starboard. But, I will absolutely watch voltage fluctuations on the next run and see if there's something funny going on when the surge occurs. Thanks...

The plugs are within the year and the wires in the last two. The injectors have not been changed during my ownership. May check to see what those cost and if a swap of them all makes sense for good measure. To be a bit clearer, the ECM reads a heightened fuel flow when the surge is...

I am hoping someone with much more experienced than I can help diagnose a problem I'm having in my port motor... a 1997 Mercruiser 7.4 MPI. Engine is generally running very well... starts right up... idles smoothly at 600 RPM... consistent throttle response through the power band... etc. The...

Totally agree with this as it's exactly the experience I have as well... in fact was equally concerned about the steam in my first year :)

Well... as all spring project lists go, mine is shrinking but I have one that has stumped me and hoping this great group can help. The shower sump pump is not functioning... check the breaker, fuse, float switch, and pump... all are in operating condition. I then tested the voltage in the...

Couldn't agree more on the 7.4 MPIs... they're rock solid but suffer from a terrible water pump & mechanical fuel pump design... the product of the '97 GM block no longer having a location for the fuel pump and Mercruiser being a year behind on designing a complementary electronic fuel pump. I...

Congrats on the new boat! You're going to love it. I started by boating life on Lake St. Clair and have the same love for the 97-00 370 EC. I picked my '97 370 EC with 700 hrs on the 7.4 MPIs last year, and love everything about the boat. If I were a coastal cruiser, I think I'd have...

I'd love to weigh in but I cannot recall what the faucet hardware assembly looks like and with the boat still covered, I can't have a look. When I do, and if an idea comes to mind, I'll be sure to share.