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    Propping down, how many sizes?

    1) Boat is feeling sluggish, will not plane, or get to max rpms. 2)Volvo penta, B5 pitch, aluminum 3) Volvo penta 290DP outdrive, B5 Duoprops 4)WOT rpms experienced were at most 3000, should be around 4300 I believe, Speed: slow :joyous: 5)Volvo Penta, 431 V6's, with 290DP outdrives, year 1990...
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    Volvo Penta 290DP Questions

    So last summer we bought a 1990 Carver 27' with twin 4.3 volvos. I believe it came from sea level elevation, possibly salt water Questions: 1. What WOT rpms should I be seeing with the 4.3's? 2. Could somebody explain the Prop nomenclature of the volvos, such as B3, etc... 3. I believe my...
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    Volvo Penta 290DP gear ratio location?

    Where can I locate the gear ratio on a 1990 model VP 290 Duoprop? Sorry, newbie here! gotta start somewhere What should my WOT rpm's with a 4.3 gas engine? Im only getting around 3,000 I am running at around 4,000' elevation Any suggestions for prop sizes? I think my boat is set up for sea...
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    New Carver Owner-1990 Santego 2767

    So last summer we bought a 1990 Carver Santego 27'. So far, we had owned 3 Sea Rays, but decided to try something new. Was able to clean it up and take it out once last year, before the season ended. Now that spring is coming, would like to get it ready and make sure everything is good to go...
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    New Carver Owner-1990 Santego 2767

    So last summer we bought a 1990 Carver Santego 27'. So far, we had owned 3 Sea Rays, but decided to try something new. Was able to clean it up and take it out once last year, before the season ended. Now that spring is coming, would like to get it ready and make sure everything is good to go...
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