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    WOT issue

    SYNC gauge reflects the difference. I have had the boat 4 years and this is a recent development. In course of maintenance only the plug wires have never been changed. In terms of using the boat it really doesn’t affect much. At my normal planing rpm, 3500+/-, all is fine. But there is clearly...
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    WOT issue

    the CF3 issue came to my mind and the Service Dept at the marina is going to investigate the CF3 possibility. They have my engine serial numbers and will contact Mercruiser to verify my engines are among those affected. I will probably go ahead and replace the wires as I am the second owner and...
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    WOT issue

    Full tuneup with new plugs, filters, etc. I honestly don’t know how old the plug wires are. Other than buying new ones and seeing if that fixes it, how can I check the wires?
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    WOT issue

    Help. ’05 340 w/ 8.1 Horizons. End of last season I noted the port engine lagged (needed more throttle to maintain same RPM as strbd). Major maintenance year as risers and manifolds were changed. Also had the injectors cleaned. Test run last week and strbd engine good but port still only gets to...
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    HVAC issue

    Well, got down to look at it today. System seems to be fine. Cycles between heat and cool. Dehumidifier mode works. Sounds like the compressor is coming on, but no water flow and no heat. Lifted the cover to the unit under the master berth. Voila, it is all iced up! Just like the outside unit at...
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    HVAC issue

    Water temp is in mid to high 40s
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    HVAC issue

    During the winter I try and check the boat every 2 weeks. I keep the heat set to 60 to keep things dry and prevent problems with the occasional cold snaps. Checked Jan. 2, no problem. Just checked last Tuesday, the 16th, and the fan is blowing but no heat! Cabin temp was air temp., about 55...
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    Outboards

    The Evinrude 15 hp 2 strk is only 74 lbs. That keeps total weight of boat and motor at 180 lbs. I’m comfortable loading that, and as I noted, it would be rare (if ever) I’d be loading by myself.
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    Outboards

    Thanks all for the advice. I have located a 1989 15 hp 2-strk Evinrude. Just serviced and runs well. 20 lbs lighter than a 4 strk! I also checked with mechanics and parts readily available and easy to work on.
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    Outboards

    The totals weight of boat and 15hp would be just shy if 200 lbs. 9.9 only saves 10lbs. My platform is just over 20” above the waterline. I never single hand the boat so there is always at least 1 and usually 3 others aboard for loading on the H20. I am a pretty strong and fit 62 yo who runs and...
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    Outboards

    So, I made the decision on dinghy and davit system. Placed deposit on an AB 9 vl (9.6’, 106 lbs.). Hurley H2O davit system with 36” arms. The boat is rated for 15 hp max. but “manufacturer recommends 10hp” which means 9.9. Can someone explain why this recommendation for using less hp.? The...
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    Davit Reality

    I have an '05 340, so,yes, the platform is pretty high above the waterline. The dinghy is 9'6" with a 9.8 4 strk. Truly can not imagine a time I would be single handling the boat so I would always have a second person to help. But your responses brought up something I hadn't thought about. With...
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    Davit Reality

    I have decided on Hurley Davits. My inclination is the H2O (pull up onto the Davits/platform myself). Dingy and outboard is about 190 lbs. videos make it look easy, but is it really!? I am fairly fit and capable, but not getting younger. For those that have the H2O Davits, or similar, how...
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    Dingy on platform without davis?

    How do you like the Nautley Davits, and what size did you buy? I'm on the verge of buying the XL as the platform on my '05 340 is fairly high off the water. The 9'6" Highfield is also in the final 2. The other possibility is a 10'2" Walker Bay. Weight of both is similar but I'm a little...
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    8.1 power issue

    Never thought about plugs! I'll try that this weekend. Bottom was cleaned about 2 weeks ago and I was out on the hook this past weekend and put the mask on to check and everything clean.
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    8.1 power issue

    I'm having an issue on my port engine ('05 8.1 Horizons). Last week I noticed significant throttle "lag" on the port engine. I cruise around 3400 rpm and to get the port engine up to 3400 to match the starboard requires significantly more throttle. Temps, pressures, etc., all OK and runs smooth...
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    Tide tables for ICW

    Does anyone know if/where tide tables are available for locations along the ICW in NC? If I head south I have to pass thru the Onslow Beach swing bridge and the Surf City swing bridge. High tide I need an opening. Low tide no problem. In between in depends as I don't feel comfortable unless I...
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    RIB or not

    How does the Highfield fit on your 320 and how do you carry it? My platform on the 340 is marginally bigger but comparable, and once I decide which route I'm going I then have to decide on a davit system.
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    RIB or not

    I am scouring the internet for used dinghys. Many more inflatable keel than RIB (if I can even find one in my area). For those of you that have them, do I really need a RIB? It will go on the back of a 340 on davits so I want to keep it 9'6" or less and lite. I don't need to hot rod around, in...
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