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    Volvo SX-M trim limit

    Do these have a trim limit while above a certain rpm ?
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    Outdrive oil in bilge

    On older merc outdrives is there an oil line running into the motor area from the outdrive ?
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    Trim sender adjustment

    Ok I've read the procedure as per Don S . But I must be doing something wrong. Do I connect 1 end of my meter to the wiring on the boat and other to 1 wire on my sender to ohm it out ? And do I need my key on to do this ? Or perhaps someone who has done this please advise . Thank you
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    VP 3 wire trim sender

    I just purchased a 3 wire trim sender to replace the one in my boat. However the one that's on there now is a 2 wire. Can I still use the 3 wire to replace the 2 wire ? Engine is a 2004 4.3 GXI with a SX-M outdrive. Thanks in advance
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    Does anyone have any knowledge or insight on this

    Just came across this newly designed prop. Accelerate faster. Handle better. Pump less gas. INTRODUCING: the 4-blade SHARROW PROPELLER™, Model MX-1. Accelerate faster. Handle better. Pump less gas. Accelerate faster. Handle better. Pump less gas.
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    You know who you are lol

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    We all need this

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    Prop deal of the decade

    Just thought I would share my deal of the decade. While checking out the local classified one ad caught my eye. Brand new Merc Rev 4 sold boat collecting dust $ 40. Thought it was a misprint on the price as I thought maybe it was supposed to be $400. Anyways called the guy he didn't know the...
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    I'm a chevy guy but dodge got me

    Well after driving chev for most of my life. Just bought a new dodge sport 1500 5.7 hemi. Looked at chev but I just liked how the dodge felt. Interior has more space and more comfy. Only time will tell if it was a wise choice.
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    End of season

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    PFD law is needed and what is wrong with people

    In two separate incidents two young lives were lost here in Alberta. One was a 16 year old who went missing on a lake by Fort Mac the other an 8 year old on Lac la Biche. The 16 year old was out by himself and they found his overturned boat. The 8 year old was out in a canoe with another young...
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    Hub kit compatibility

    I just purchased a Solas SS prop and was wondering if my Turning point hub kit will work in it. Thanks for any info
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    Thrust washers

    I recently purchased used Michigan wheel Rapture SS prop didn't come with the thrust washer. Have my old one from a factory Volvo prop but it fits a little lose 1/8 of an inch movement. Is it still okay to use it ? Would like to try the thrust washer from my TP prop but its on the boat an hour a...
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    Marine twin turbo setup

    Found this for sale in my neck of the woods. Never saw one or heard of one till now. Built in the 70s and looks like a pretty cool setup for its time. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/st-albert/twin-turbo-454-for-performance-boat/1367462700?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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    Enertia prop questions

    I have a chance to pick up a 19" Enertia prop. Usually I run a TP 19" 4 blade aluminium prop and spin 4800rpm 47mph. Right now I have a 19" TP 3 blade on and it hits the limiter and runs 45mph. Thinking the Enertia should put me around 4700rpm. Does that sound about right ? Thanks for any help
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    3 blade prop slower then 4 blade ?

    I usually run a Turning point 19" 4 blade . At 4800 rpm it hits 47mph on gps. Last weekend I purchased a 3 blade Turning point 19 and only hit 44mph at the same rpm. However I had to watch the tach as it easily climbed above 5000 rpm so I had to throttle back some so it wouldn't hit the limiter...
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    Prop mystery

    My main prop that I use is a Turning point 4 blade 19" . When I punch it out of the hole it hits 3000 rpm and climbs. Will top out at 4900 rpm and 47mph on gps. Today I tried a Volvo 3 blade 21" out of the hole it hit 3400 rpm and climbed 4900 rpm easy same speed as the 19". The Volvo props hole...
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    Plastic slides for trailer bunks

    Would like to add some to my trailer bunks to make loading and unloading easier. Any suggestions on what type of plastic to use. Thanks for any help
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    Prop slip numbers

    Took the boat out for the first time today and kept track of some numbers. First off I've got a 2004 Caravelle 187 4.3 GXI-E and a SX-M drive 1.79 ratio turning a 19" 4 blade Turning point prop. Was running at 3000 rpm speed 27mph on gps gives me a slip of about 10% brought her up to 4000rpm...
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    Charging issues

    I have an 2004 4.3 GXI-E. Last year I noticed my amp gauge was showing 12 volts and would go up to 13.5 . It would do this through out the day. Just installed a new alternator today and gauge is showing just above 12 volts while running. Should it not be up around 13-14 volts while running ?
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