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Originally Posted by Iggy

Before you panic...pull the spark plugs and try cranking it over to see if the engine is full of water. The manifolds could be just fine. The rust on the outer doesn't mean the inner is shot.
Have you tried bypassing the starter solenoids?? I though my starter was going till I found there was a primary solenoid on the front of the engine. Replaced it and all was fine.

What me worry? :) These are good suggestions. I have enough tools to be dangerous, but I think at this point calling in a professional to troubleshoot the problem is a good idea. I'm hoping for a simple solution (like the starter or starter solenoid or a bad ground or something). The good news is that this happened early in the season and I wasn't far from home port.