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    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL Sea Water Pump, Where to buy???

    I see a small leak coming from my sea water pump on the front of the engine when the engine is running. Is there any place to buy the sea water pump other than volvo penta which wants $265 for the water pump. Its not a bad leak, but im going to go ahead and replace it before it gets bad. Any...
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    How can i clean/remove bottom paint off hull?

    I have a 97 four winns horizon that the previous owner painted the bottom of the hull. He said it was supposed to keep mold and mildew from forming. It is kind of rough in texture and actually starting to fade off in places. It looks terrible. Im sure it probably also causes a lot of drag in...
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    Bilge Pump Survey - how big and how many?

    My boat came with a older rule 500. It quit working so i decided to get a 1200 gph instead. You can never have to much pump i guess. I have a 18" four winns 180 rx. What do you have installed on your boat?
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    1998 Four Winns Horizon 180 with Volvo Penta 4.3 GL, top speed?

    I was wondering what the top speed on my boat should be with this motor? Also what should the revs be at? The reason im asking , is because i can only get about 36 mph and the revs are around 4100( with the trim all the way down). Doesnt seem like it adds any speed if i put the trim up any...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3GL Trim Repair

    Ok im new to boating so im not sure where to start on this. My trim works up and down but does not register on the gauge. I found a small wire taped at the outboard but not sure where it goes. Can anyone help me out. Is there supposed to be a sensor on the hydraulic arms?
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 acceleration problems.

    Hi, i just bought a 1997 four winns horizon with a 4.3 volvo motor and outdrive in it. The boat starts up fine, and runs great till i get about 30-33 mph. If i try to give it full throttle it acts like it bogs down, until i let off the throttle a bit (almost like letting off 1/4 throttle)...
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