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    Kill switch???

    I am having some troubles getting my boat to start. It turns over just fine will fire then die. If i keep the key in the start position it will run, only tried this for a second or 2. It acts like the kill switch is in the off position, (which it is not). How do i disable to kill switch to...
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    Distributor cap and Electrical issue possible... HELP is needed!!!!

    I have a 2006 Tahoe Q4 with the 4.3 190 HP engine. The boat has run great all summer, has always been a little cold blooded though on the first start-up for the day. I took it out yesterday, let the kids swim, pulled one of them on the tube for about 10 min, picked up a buddy, then ancored...
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    Am I running the correct Prop???

    I have a 2002 Starcraft 1810 with a 3.0 Volvo Penta SX. Current prop is a 14.5X19. At 4400 RPM i am runnin at 38.4 MPH on gps with more throttle available? Is this about right? Next question is: while runnig at about 3000 rpm the boat handles great, turns very easy While running at 4000...
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 trim tab replacement?

    I have a 02 volvo penta i/o. The boat pulls really hard to the left and very hard to turn to the right. The people on this great forum said to adjust to trim tab, but come to find out there is no trim tab. After looking it over some more, and actually finding where the trim tab would go i...
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    Which prop do i go with??

    I have a Volvo Penta 3.0 on a 18 ft starcraft I/O. Currently i have a 14.5 x 19 prop and and it gets out of the hole pretty good but I think I am not maximizing what i could have. I know the max RPM is around 4400. My issue is at about 3/4 throttle i am at 4400, so i am wondering if i go with...
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    Both stater bolts sheered off 3.0

    I just recently purchased a 2002 starcraft 1810 on wednesday. on sunday I was out with family and friends tubing. Turned the boat off then went to start it again and nothing. Noticed both bolts on the starter sheered off. They are telling me 700-1500 to fix now. Can anyone tell me reasons...
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    Boat turn hard to the Right

    I just bought a 2002 starcraft 1810 with the 3.0 Volvo Penta engine i/o on it. When the boat is idleing or on the trailer the stearing wheel turns night and easy rigth and left. When the boat is under power not matter if you are cuising at low speed or pulling a tuber is pulls to the left and...
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