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    Used Stern Drive Parts/Systems

    Where do old stern drives go to die? Are there wrecking yards for these things? Looking for a lower unit for my Volvo Penta OD, year 2002. Any ideas out there?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Windshielf Mtd. Wiper Kit

    Looking for a windshield mounted wiper kit. Any suggestions or experience here?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Hydrofoil Pros & Cons

    I have a Volvo Penta I/O 350 and it has been suggested to me via another post to add a hydrofoil for better stability in light chop. Looking for some additional input here. I've looked at them on the web, but cannot find any technical literature either supporting or not supporting their use...
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    Handling in Light Chop

    I own a 25ft. Glastron I/O Volvo Penta 350, Deep V Hull, with hydraulic trim tabs. Boat and engine weighs in at about 6K. I am very careful to only go out on the Puget Sound on what I am sure will be good weather days. Despite the good weather, it is often choppy. No big deal to me, but the...
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    VolvoPenta Single Prop Vs. Duo Prop

    Haven't been very happy with the manuverability/steering of my boat. Several people have told me that if I change out the lower drive on my outdrive to a duo prop that I would notice much better steering and manuvering ability. Can anyone attest to this for me?J
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    Boat Weight and Performance

    Probably a stupid question, but here goes: Will a heavier boat ride more comfortably in choppy water than a lighter one? My 25 ft. Cuddy Cabin bounces pretty good in the Puget Sound on what I would term as only mild chop. Would a heavier boat push thru the chop better and give a less bumpy...
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