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    VP aquamatic drive PROP REPLACEMENT results!!

    i for several years have complained about the standard volvo props that come on the aquamatic drives (270, 280, 290). i have a 285 and hated it. the props were designed to move a lot of water but never to perform. i spent a few hours on the phone with an engineer from solas props (trying to...
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    looking for a solution for non trim vp aquamatic 285 outdrive

    hey guys, i am looking for a solution for my 285 outdrive not being trimmable (tilt only). i have been looking for a 280T or 290T on ebay and around some of the internet marine stores. My thought was to change out the housing and add the trim pumps as i can keep the same actual outdrive leg...
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    what? a Baretta forum??

    Kinda neat. Anyone else own one? 89 SuperSport 200 305gm (5.0l) Volvo Penta Drive
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    Change U joint Bellow Volvo 285

    I need to change or have changed my u joint bellow. I am fairly mechanical and work my way around the boat/motor/drive well. I have gotten several estimates that i am not to thrilled with. VP work book is calling for 2.7 hours for the tech. + $60 bellow = more than i want to spend on this...
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    Distance from Pittsburg to Cinci? via ohio river

    i am looking online for the distance from pitts to cinci via the ohio river and i am not finding much. can anyone help me??
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    QUICK PROP QUESTION

    current props used 14.25 dia 21 pitch 3 blade alum uncupped 14.25 dia 19 pitch 3 blade alum i first started off with the 21 pitch and the boat ran wot around 49 mph. the boat did not come out of the hole like i wanted. switched to the 19 pitch uncupped and the boat struggled to even get on...
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    Exhaust manifold / riser question

    i have a manifold and riser like the one shown below. i am in the process of running a thru hull exhaust and i want to know if there is enough rise and degree of angle on the riser to prevent water from flowing up the exhaust line and into the manifold (the tube for the exhaust extends about 12...
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    Searching for thru hull exhaust tips

    I am looking for thru hull exhaust tips/fittings and i am having a bit of a hard time finding them. any ideas on where to look? i have looked on ebay and have not found much, looked on google and only find a few results. i am looking for SS with an internal flapper...
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    Volvo reverse lock

    I am having an intermittent problem with my reverse lock on my out drive. I first put her in the water, the drive will not lock down. After about a half an hour, the drive will lock. I am starting to think that the springs are starting to become weak. Where can I find replacement springs for...
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    88 Baja Scat Cat

    I was getting ready to sell my smaller boat because the wife says i have too many toys and the yard is starting to look a little silly when i discovered that not too many people have ever heard of the Baja Scat Cat. I wanted to share a little information about this interesting boat that i have...
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    Volvo penta Questions

    hey guys, i recently purchased a boat with a volvo penta I/O. i have been around mercrusiers in the past and am a little confussed with volvo's designs. My motor is an AQ231b (a gm 305) and the outdrive is an aqumatic 285 (yes a 285 not 270, 280, or 290) and the prop is counter rotation.<br...
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    trailer winch

    hey guys, I am going to replace the hand winch on my trailer in the next few days and I am looking for a bit of advice.<br /><br />The boat is an 89 baretta 20' with aprox weight of 2650. In my search for a new winch, max loads of 2000lbs plus are not common. Since the boat is lighter in water...
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