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    Volvo 275 outboard oil

    I've got a Volvo 275 outboard (Portion of the inboard-outboard)...outdrive may be the correct terminology.<br /><br />I do NOT have a manual at this point, can someone give me a "quarts required" for the outdrive oil?<br /><br />It's probably never been changed and I intend to do so.<br /><br...
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    Volvo AQ 125/131 Alternator

    Seems i may not have a marine alternator in my boat, not sure how to identify this but two things are wrong with mine.<br /><br />A) The corrosion outside of it is ug ly (I can fix this)<br /><br />B) It's only putting out about 13 v, if that.......it's not charging like I would like, 13.5 to...
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    We need more Americans racing!

    I know this looks crazy, but you either love it or hate it.<br /><br />IF this looks like something you might be interested in, shoot me a PM or email.<br /><br />This racing is fun, 30 mph and usually a tad faster than Jet skiis etc...<br /><br />It's called Bathtub racing - there are 2 races...
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    A new (Very old) type of water fun

    Just in case some of you have never heard of Bathtub racing - Here ya go.<br /><br />Check out the pics, and if you are interested in building and racing - we sure could use some more Americans in the race - most 98% of the racers are Canadians and a fine bunch of people they are.......but it...
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    Wanted: 8 hp Suzuki outboard - PRE 1996

    I am getting back into bathtub racing ( http://www.tngbbs.com/bathtubracing ) and we plan on building a boat very soon.<br /><br />I'm looking for an 8.0 hp Suzuki outboard, pre 1996 (I heard they stopped making them in 96)...short shaft.<br /><br />EDIT: No soliciting allowed. Try ebay.
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    Bathtub races this weekend

    OK Guys- now that my boat is running tops, it's time for the bathtub races!!<br /><br />If you are in the Puget Sound area - Race #1 is held in front of Keyport, just short of Liberty Bay - Poulsbo and will commence Saturday at 3PM.<br /><br />Race #2 is in the Silverdale waterfront, but I do...
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    AQ131 Questions

    Greetings again.<br />1986 Bayliner, Volvo-Penta AQ131A-D .....<br /><br />Well I put my $60 distributor cap on yesterday but did not have a garden hose attached so I did not run my engine.<br /><br />Questions are: IF it does start up and then shut down again am I looking at a bad ballast...
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    Pics of new boat

    Since you all were very helpful, I thought I"d post a few pics of my boat :) <br /><br /> <br />
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    Identifying my engine - 1986 Bayliner w/Volvo Penta

    I've got a 1986 Bayliner, just bought yesterday.<br /><br />Has water in the oil, and I'm sure I can identify and fix that with no difficulty.<br /><br />HOWEVER I cannot seem to identify the engine.<br /><br />It says it's a Volvo on the valve cover, but I've been told it co uld be a Chevy...
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