I have a 2003 Wellcraft Coastal 270 with a 8.1L GI-D Volvo Penta Engine. The other day while out fishing, I heard a loud whining sound. I assumed it was the fuel pump because it didn't change with engine RPM. When we returned to the dock, I verified that it is indeed coming from the high...
Has anyone here ever installed shutoff valves on their water pump lines so that they can change the impeller and/or serpentine belt while the boat is in the water? It seems like a safety issue also. I know of a few boats that have seacocks installed on the water inlet lines. My generator has...
I have a Volvo 8.1Gi with a douprop outdrive.
I need to know if the oil change pump that I used for my Alpha 1 outdrive will screw into the oil drain/fill hole on the Volvo in order to refill the drive with oil.
I always changed my own oil on the Alpha, and this is the first year for the...
Has anyone ever used one of the newer engine mounted 36v trolling motors on the back of a larger heavier boat for trolling (.5 to 2 mph)?
I have a 27' Wellcraft coastal 270 that I want to slow down enough to troll for walleye on Lake Erie.
I saw a boat at a show with an engine mounted Minnkota...
