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As it seems the problem centers itself around the solenoid ground wire , have you inspected that ground wire VERY closely for a break in the wiring and where the wire enters the terminal to ground. Since you live near the salt chuck, there could also be some internal wiring corrosion causing resistance.
Another place to look for corrosion or a break is where the ground wire enters the solenoid. Do you have another solenoid to swap and see if it solves your problem. It could also be that the 30 year old solenoid itself is well on its way to failure .
Check the ground wire from the cowl to the midsection if there is one, and the ground wire from the powerhead to the lower cowl.
Check to see if the threaded hole in the cowl under the solenoid mount is corroded and the same with the related hold down bolt. Check the complete ground circuit path.
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