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    Bogging down

    So my boat is a 1988 Baretta with a Volvo Penta motor. I had an issue over the summer with it not getting fuel properly. I replaced the fuel pump, which is a mechanical pump. That seemed to fix the problem temporarily. The issue seems to be back again. I also installed a inline fuel filter after...
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    Anchor suggestions

    So I have an 18ft sport boat with a cubby, so no open bow which I now wish I had. My issue is using an anchor that I can toss over the boat that will still hold the boat yet not a pain in the butt to haul in. I have been climbing onto the bow to retrieve the anchor but this has become a real...
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    Filling with fuel issue

    So I wanted to check on here first before I start tearing stuff apart to find the issue. When I try and fuel my boat the fuel wants to spill out the fill opening as if it is full but the gauge only says half a tank or even less at times. I have to fill it very slow in order to put fuel into the...
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    Control lever removal?

    My boat is an 88 Beretta which isn't manufactured anymore and I am trying to find a way to remove the throttle control lever to check the neutral safety switch and try and lube the cables so it shifts easier. I attempted to remove it about a week ago and I could not get the thing to remove. I...
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    Starting issue

    So to all you boat experts here. I have Beretta Super Sport 18 ft with a Volvo Penta engine. My issue is some kind of starting issue which seems to be either the ignition switch or the starter? I took the boat out today for the first time this year after having it stored all winter. Had it...
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    New Boat Owner as of July 2021

    So being new to the boating world I have learned a lot so far and always trying to learn more about boating and fishing as well. I have learned some things from people on here since I have purchased my boat in July. The one thing that I learned was from an older gentleman that had owned many...
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    So right now my trailer has a rubber bow stop which doesn't stay put when putting the boat in and out of the water. I was looking at changing the stop to a roller so that the boat slides up a little better when loading and doesn't get all marked up with the marks from the rubber stop. Has anyone...
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    Oil change question

    So I was going to change my oil but the device that I have won’t suck the oil out of the pan. Is there a kit that you can buy that has the right size tubing to be able to put it down the dipstick tube and drain the oil out? I do not want to pay someone I can do myself. What do you guys do when...
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    Fuel Filter?

    Is it necessary or even recommended to add an additional fuel filter after the fuel/water separator filter? I am having my carb rebuilt and want to make sure that I am reducing the amount of sediment and particles that could be in the tank and fuel that can cause me more issues later on. I don't...
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    So I just purchased a 1988 Baretta of a private owner. Finally had the chance to take it out on the water tonight. While I was going out and began opening the throttle up to see how she runs, the boat all of a sudden stalls out and won't idle. Found a small fuel leak at the carb connection from...
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