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    Prop safety guard speed question

    How much of a reduction in top end speed should I expect adding a prop guard such as http://www.allinflatables.com/shopping/custom/guards.html to an '86 V8 I/O volvo penta stern drive? Built a swim deck but want to wake surf and contemplating a guard to reduce the chance of taking a prop shot...
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    Volvo dying below 2000RPM

    Have an old boat with a 86 Volvo AQ225 I/O motor. Boat is new to me so I don't really know to much of its mechanical history. Oil change, points/plugs, distributer cap and filters have been done. Runs great above 2K but thats only after reving by hand for awhile to get her warmed up enough to...
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    Ski/Wakeboard Mount or Pylon for I/O?

    Have an 19 foot 88 VHull. No current ski attachment point. Its a stern drive volvo penta which only matters in the process of mounting a ski pylon/mount. The transom has a bimini cover that extends from under the cushion from the back so no mounting directly on the top of the transom. Rather not...
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    Patching Before Paint

    I have some small cracks where the windshield and railing hardware mounts into the fiberglass (V-Hull). I know its recommended to drill small holes at the end of the cracks to prevent spreading before filling with any epoxy but should I lay some new glass over them? Want to do it right. What...
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    Red Rub Rail Availablity?

    Trying to replace the rub rail on an 87 Sun Runner with a red version after the new paint job. Looking for inserts but may be willing to buy the whole channel as well. Any ideas or web site options?
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    Volvo Penta 225 Trim "Replacement"?

    I just purchased a 1988 Sun Ray by Sun Dance. It has a Volvo Penta 225 I/O but does not have a trim at all. Don't know much about boats yet so I don't even know where to start looking to add one to this boat. The throttle controls have a switch for one and a guage but apparently no unit. Can any...
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