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    Stingray 182

    Considering buying a stingray 182. I was looking at the element XL but they raised the price $1,000 not sure is worth it. Do not want to buy used boat. Any comments on how the stingray line is? Or any other Alternatives you would suggest. Stingray is about $25,000
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    Trim Motor

    I need a new motor for a Volvo Trim assembly. The assembly part number is 358 7079. How do I find out the part number for just the motor itself? Thanks for your help.
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    Water Temperature Gauge Not working

    The water temp gauge on my 2004 Larson 176 Bow rider is not working after the winter season. It doesn't register anything and is bottomed out. Is it most likely the gauge itself? Is it easy to replace? Any help appreciated.
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    Trailer Tires

    Newbie here with some dumb questions...I have a 10 year old trailer I just bouhgt. One tire seems in good shape. It is a St185/80 D13. I need a new tire for the other side. THis is made by Treddit Tire. Do I need to get the same brand or just the same size. I dont see this brand for sale many...
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    Key West

    Not sure if this it the right area but some of the others areas on the forums have no recent posts. Thinking of towing my 176 Bowrider to the Keys. I have not found a ton of information about navigating that area. Looking to do a little snorkeling on the reefs. Some of my questions are Is a...
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    Fuel Filter installation

    I have a 2004 Volvo Penta 3.0 Liter I/O engine. I want to install a water/fuel separator filter. Is there a thread here for installation instructions for something like this? Thanks for the help.
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    Fuel Filter

    I recently bought a 2004 Glastron Bowrider with a Volvo 130 I/O. It does not have a gas/water filter/ The mechanic suggested I install one to prevent future problems. I use Marine Stabil with the gas. Is this a good idea to be safe from future problems with gas issues? Thanks for your help.
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    Need Gas Filter?

    I recently bought a 2004 Glastron Bowrider with a Volvo 130 I/O. It does not have a gas/water filter/ The mechanic suggested I install one to prevent future problems. I use Marine Stabil with the gas. Is this a good idea to be safe from future problems with gas issues? Thanks for your help.
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    Volvo 3.0 Stalls at Idle

    Bought a bowrider recently with a 3.0 Volvo Penta I/O. I had it tuned up and it runs well but will stall out at idle...especially when throttling down. I can start the boat and get it to idle, but after running it, it will stall out. Unless I am careful and play with the throttle, I am dead in...
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    Idle Mixture Screw

    Is there an isle mixture scrw on a Vovlo Penta 3.o Liter engine car> The year is 2004. Thought I read somewhere they are capped becaus eof Ultra low emissions.
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    Trim Gauge

    Recently bought a 2004 Glastron bowrider. The trim gauge does not work. Is it usually the gauge that goes or something else down the line? Is there a way to tell? I dont want to but a new gauge if there is something else that is the issue. As you might guess...I am not a mechanical genius but...
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    Stalling Issue

    I have a 3.0 L Volvo Penta Engine on a 2004 bowrider I recently bought. I have no idea on the maintenance done previously. The engine is running fairly well but would stall out at idle. I have tried two treatments of gas treatment which seemed to help a bit. However, it still stalls when you...
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    Bilge Pump Humms...No Pump

    Recently bought a used bowrider. The bilge pump will make a humming noise when turned on but does not pump water out. Could it be clogged or should I just replace the cartridge? I removed the cover and didnt see any clogging. Of course I dont know how old it is either so is is safer just to but...
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    Engine Stall in Neutral

    Bought a 2004 Glaston MX with a 3.0L Volvo Penta engine. Has some nasty outboard issues but the mechanic fixed those. Took it for the first water test today. Boat ran well but would stall whenever I put in neutral after warming up. If I revved the engine I would be Ok but anytime I would go to...
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    Finding a Used Volvo Gimbal Housing

    Other than Ebay, any ideas on where to find a used Volvo SX-M Gimbal housing?
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    Re: Grrrrrrrrr ! Wrong Universal Spyder

    Re: Grrrrrrrrr ! Wrong Universal Spyder Thanks for this great post....been pulling my hair out all afternoon....ordered the wrong (well actually the right part) but did not fit and was told to but the whole assembly. Thanks for saving me more time and money.
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    Save Gimbal Housing?

    My backyard boat mechanic sent me this picture of the gimbal housing. He said I might be able to save the gimbal and use some extra sealant and see if it leaks or not. He said it would be a gamble on the gimbal Or could it be welded? Obviously I am a neophyte and would appreciate any input...
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    Where ot Buy Universal Joints

    Any suggestion where to find universal joints for a Volvo Penta outdrive?
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    Estimate for Outdrive Work

    What would a reasonable estimate be to replace the U joints and a gimble bearing on a Volvo Penta Outdrive? Talking backyard mechanic not Marina. I realize that it varies by region and individual, but looking for ballpark numbers. Thanks.
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    Maintenance

    I just bought a 2004 Glastron 175MX bowrider with a Volvo 3.0. Having the boat serviced now before taking it out on the water. What yearly maintenance should I have done on the motor and outdrive? Or is there a sticky post for this? Thanks for your help.
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