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    Volvo 4.3 Gl-j Won't Rev Up !!!

    Hi everybody! I have a 2008 18 ft Azure with a 4.3 GL-J(F) 190 hp volvo penta engine. It is an o/i engine.The operator's manual it saying that the WOT range is between 4200-4600 for this engine. Since i got the boat i went through the recommended break in engine period of 20 hours by the book...
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    Is 18 ft Too Small For The Great Lakes???

    Hi everybody! I recently purchased a 18 ft open bow and so far i only took it on some small inland lakes. I live in Michigan and i was wondering if the boat is too small for the Great Lakes. Never been so far on any of them but i have an friend who said that the boat is too small for them. Any...
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    Will It Pull ???

    Hi everybody! I'm looking into getting a 2008 18 ft Azure sport boat with a I/O Volvo 4.3 190 hp . It weights 2,800 pounds. From what i have read so far from this site i understand that with little or more effort it is possible to ski behind a 90 hp engine or even less (depends on skier level...
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    To Buy Or Not To Buy ???

    Hi everybody!!! I never owned a boat but since i live in Michigan and we have more than a few inland lakes around here i decided to go in to boating and buy a boat-new . I was looking for a jet boat but they seem a little to expensive for me and the ones that i could afford (15 feet) do not...
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