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    WOT RPM calculation

    Hello all. This may be a silly question but here it is. I am assumming to get the WOT RPM I need to get in the boat, open up the throttle all the way and see what is my highest RPM reading. Now for the question. My boat fits 7 people. Do I load 7 people and do this test or do 2, 4 and 7 and...
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    prop selection help

    Hello everybody. Need a recomendation for the new prop. I 2004 185LX Stingray and need to change the prop. I have 3.oGL-CVolvo Penta engine. It uses SX / Cobra Drive (Single Propeller). 135 HP, WOT range 4200-4600. Currently I have 14 1/4 x 23 ph Volvo Penta 3850303 prop. Being in...
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    help for the new boat owner

    Hello everybody. I have 2004 185 Stingray with 3.0 Volvo Penta engine with sterndrive. I came out of the lake today and noticed that the bottom of the sterndrive was missing an end and a little bent. I must have hit something. Could somebody tell me if I can replace just the lower portion...
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    prop selection for the slightly used boat

    Hello everybody. I just got a 2004 185LX Stingray and need to change the prop. I have 3.oGL-CVolvo Penta engine. It uses SX / Cobra Drive (Single Propeller). 135 HP, WOT range 4200-4600. I think I would like to get an Aluminum 17" pitch prop. Being in Minnesota, I will be using this boat on...
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    How to remove a prop?

    Hello everybody. I am new to the boating so this question may have already been answered here but where can I find instructions (or a picture) on how to remove a prop. I have a Volvo Penta SX / Cobra Drive (Single Propellers). Do I need to use some kinda greese when I am putting the new one...
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    What?s in your tool box and/or essential things to keep in the boat?

    Hello everybody. Just picked up my first boat and I am wandering what are the things that are must have in the tool box of the boat or in the boat in general. I already have life jackets/a safety float and a fire extinguisher. What else should I always have in the boat? Thank you in advance...
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