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We are looking to buy a used bowrider and have the opportunity to buy either a 2008 Bayliner 185 or a 2008 Glastron GT 185 with the XL package (composite floor, snap in carpet, stainless steel speakers, rails, recessed cleats). Both boats have a Mercruiser 3.0L engine. The Glastron is $500 more...
I have a Volvo Penta AQ131A engine and the guy who works on my boat suggest the carbs be rebuilt. I contacted a marina that stocks Volvo Penta parts for older engines and was told that one carb takes two kits and one carb takes four kits. In all I was told the kits would cost about $686. I...