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Hitting the water Sunday and I do not want to wait for something to come in. What are my options to replace the starter solenoid from me local auto parts store?

I heard Ford has one that is similar.

Thanks!

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1996 Four Winns Horizon DLX
Volvo Penta

It should be a Marine Starter in order to be certified as "ignition proof" (protecting from sparks in your bilge area). Here is one of the many threads about starters:
http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=14136&hilit=starter
If you had to temporarily use a non-marine starter, you would want to be extra careful about ventilation and checking for fumes before each start.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

Is this a Ford or Chevrolet marine engine? Reason being is that the Ford uses a different type of starter (Positive engagement starter) and the relay that energizes it is a simple auto Ford style relay. Same thing is used on my engine for the assist solenoid and the trim relays.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II