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    How much do I tip a lift operator?

    I put my boat in a high and dry and of the two people in line in front of me this weekend one tipped the lift operator nothing and one tipped him $10. In your opinion, how much should I tip? Thanks
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    Outdrive corrosion

    I have a 2005 5.0 GXI duoprop used in salt water. Over the last few years the outdrive has been suffering from corrosion despite normal anode wear. When I walk around the high-and-dry where it has always been kept, I see a lot of other Volvo outdrives in the same or worse condition (but very few...
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    2006 Volvo Pentas w/ only 50 hrs - good or bad choice?

    There is a 2006 Regal with twin Volvo Pentas that only have 50 hours on them. That sounds great, but I am concerned that engines that have not been run in years may not a good idea. Any thoughts?
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    Starts first turn, but not on cold restart

    I have a Volvo 5.0GXi. This is not bad now, but I don't want it to turn into something worse. The engine starts fine on the first turn, but if for some reason you turn on the key so the fuel pump runs (but don't start it), then turn it off, and on again - so the pump runs a second time, it wont...
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    Removed gauges and now fuel pump has no power

    I have a 2005 Volvo 5.0 gxi. I removed my multifunction Faria gauges yesterday for repair (tach, temp and oil in one. Mph, fuel and volts in the other). I went to start the boat today and the fuel pump is totally dead. I checked the breakers including the ones by the battery selector, checked...
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    What is this alarm?

    I have a 2005 Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi. While running along at no-wake speed today an alarm started going off. Not the not the loud continuous alarm you would expect from a temperature or oil pressure alarm, but a "Beep...Beep" once every five or so seconds. All gauges register as normal. I didn't...
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    Dead 2 yr. old water pump!

    I put a new water pump (from the dealer) on my 2005 5.0 GXI two years ago. It's broken again! This time a broken impeller. Has anyone had this experience with poor quality water pumps or parts from Volvo?
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    Box Anchor?

    I am about to buy a new anchor and see a lot of comments from box anchor supporters. Looking at them you might think it was the ultimate anchor. I am interested in knowing the CONS of these anchors. In particular, I often anchor in hard sand & shallow water by the beach for my kids to swim...
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    Straightening steering wheel

    I have a 2005 2400. The steering wheel is well off center and I want to straighten it out. I have not gotten the wheel off yet (needs some soaking with PB Blaster, I guess), but it has a key and looks like it cannot be put on at any other angle. Is there a good way to get it straightened out?
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    SeaDek opinions

    I am thinking of getting SeaDek on my swim platform. It would be a cut made from a template. Does anyone have this - I need some opinions. Along with any opinions I am wondering: - How well does it fit when made from your template? - how slippery/not slippery is it? - I am in an indoor high...
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    2005 2400 dash switch question

    I have a 2005 Regal 2400. I bought it used and the switches on the dash do not light up with backlighting. In the dark it is completely impossible to see them at all, much less tell which one does what. Does anyone know if these should be back lit? It doesn't look like it, but I am hoping to...
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    2005 Volvo 5.0 GXI won't start.

    I have a Volvo 5.0 GXI. The boat ran fine. I put it in the water and started as usual. I decided to get some fuel, so shut it off and added about 2/3 of a tank. Tried to start and it won't - it won't even fire. I figure it's a water in the fuel issue. I take off the fuel filter/water separator...
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    2005 volvo 5.0 gxi slowing start

    I have a 2005 volvo 5.0 gxi. I bought this boat last year with 100 hrs. Had 100 hr service. Starts the instant the key is turned. But beginning in January the start time began to increase. First it started after it turned over 3 times, two weeks later it took 4 times, then 5, etc. Now, it has...
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    Volvo 5.0 GXI won't throttle down

    My 2005 Volvo 5.0 liter GXI will throttle up, but not down again. The stick will move without a problem and throttle is not stuck solid - you can move the stick back and forth, continue revving it higher, but the engine won't back off when you pull the stick back. I jiggled it, turned it on and...
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    purchase question

    I am looking at two boats. A 2001 2300 LSR with 20 hours and a 2005 2400 with 100 hrs. Both are asking about the same for the boats. Is there any reason why I would want to have the 2001 vs the 2005. I don't think so, but I might as well ask. For those who have the dark blue hull - is that a...
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