Thanks for the help and suggestions everyone! I think I found the issue...although, to me it doesn't make a lot of sense! I had hooked up a little Garmin fish finder...using the 'hot' on the key/ignition and the ground on a gauge. When I removed those wires...I had no issues and the fuse...
Does someone have a little help for a novice?
I'm new to boats and this 1996 175 Sea Ray! Took it out twice in last two days and both times I would cruise for 5-7 minutes and the engine would just die (at speed) as the result of the 20A ignition fuse on the dash (above the key) blowing!
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