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hi Having issues off the hook , charging batteries with generator , generator runs fine no load and then generator backfires and stuggles to charge house bank after batteries have been utilized, magnum lcd screen says its drawing 48.5 amps and the amperage does go down after a while of charging...

Hello Anyone installed snaps and berber carpet on the stairs going down to cabin? I slipped the other day beacuse my shoes were wet and went down on left shin,,, ouch ... I thought i could do this but not sure if snaps would go in stairs and if anyone has done it, just had new carpet put in so i...

anyone removed sunpad and installed foldable chairs that would attach to sun pad rails on bow? send pic and info if so , someone had to think of something

anyone installed a carpet kit over existing carpet in cabin, i see snaps but not sure if someone makes a pre cut carpet to go over existing?

alarm goes off after 950 to 1000 rpm then limp mode port engine , im thinking possible oil sensor >. ? temp good and oil pressure gages good

anyone have a magnum inverter battery charging system ? mine looks to have 4 -6v batteries tied to it for the inverter and generator start battery , not sure battery replacement options on this system

hello new 340 owner here and survey didnt catch bad batteries.. i need to replace my batteries after having to get jumped , first time taking her out for the holiday weekend and had to call boat us to get jumped so i could return home. , I have a magnum inverter/charger system that has 4 -6v...

Went to island ran gunny during day shut down everything except water pump and fries at night. This morning no 12v on port side. Starboard engine starts .no port engine. Also generator should be isolated but dead too. Help ! Thanks

Hello i need to replace both drives lower units alpha 1 gen 2 drives 4.3 engines but dont know the ratio and best place to get a rebuilt?

Well put 280 boat up for sale and put in offer on the 340 . Survey next week. But then starboard engine on 2003 280 oil gage went down to 40 the oil pressure alarm went off then cleared .mechanic replaced oil sensor and now pressure went back to normal but have valve tapping .was really bad the...

hello thinking on upgrading from 2003 280 to a 2006 340 with 496 bravo 3 engines , really wanted the diesels but out of budget, any comments on this boat ?

hello , usually my outdrive oil reservoirs are at normal levels , had a solid alarm go off and thought it was oil pressure , when i checked the oil was fine although starboard was reading lower than port. but the outdrive oil was up to the cap and when removed over flowed out. any thoughts on...

hello anyone got any suggestions on changing my props out to stay aluminum or go stainless ? and what exact size do I order ? Im in a saltwater slip full time now, they are original so i dont need performance just a good prop , thanks in advance

Hello This sensor was causing an starting issue starboard engine intermittently last season. Engine starts fine when cold and after running it would not start. After mechanic replaced plugs rotor etc . I found the forum here gave me answer. Replaced it and worked great for 9months went out...

I’m looking to replace my front and side zipper windows again, I bought replacements through Great Lakes canvas before and the windows faded to yellow after one year, they are now cracking and can’t see through at all, any suggestions for replacements that are better quality ..?

hello Im not sure I want to take on this project myself but how much does it cost to get the drives painted , they need it , i bought the boat 4 years ago and they were painted then but now looking pretty bad ,thanks

Hello After cruising for 20 mon @ 3500 rpm starboard engine oil pressure dropped to zero and constant alarm sounded. Shut down engine and waited and ran it back to home and did it again. Could it just be oil pressure sender or something more serious. I've noticed the the oil pressure had been...

hello Port engine quit while cruising at 3500 rpm won’t start , mecahnic checked checked fuel pressure good, (starboard fuel pump went out last month)says it’s has a crankshaft ignition sensor not in distributor .thats a as for as he can go without computer , local mercruiser shop booked up 3...

hello anyone have a link to help me out to repair my leaking porthole windows, I have a tarp over the boat now to cover the windows since LA turned in to seattle this winter, they leak so bad the carpet gets wet and it flooded out the forward bilge, thanks !

hello i posted this before with no answers but thought to try again see if anyone has experience with this, i have 2003 280da starboard engine when left in water after for over four days, the starboard engine has a hard time starting and or then wont start at all , pull boat out wait a day or...