1988 glasstream 275 volvo penta 4cyl

conky

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New owner, Just had my boat out and it won't go faster than 7 mph. When giving more gas it just revs up. What can be wrong? Checked fluid in stern drive, show half on stick.

Please help,

Thanks
 

Don S

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Re: 1988 glasstream 275 volvo penta 4cyl

Probably a bad prop. They have rubber hubs that can go bad and cause your exact problem.
That would be the most probably cause. But a slipping clutch cone in the drive or a shift cable out of adjustment causing the cone to slip could also cause it also. Was the oil on your dipstick milky? If so, that's water, which will also cause it.
 

further

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Hey Joel, Welcome! This thread is from 2006. Best to start your own new thread and ask your question. Lots of knowledgeable folks here to help.
 

jerryjerry05

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Welcome Joel, like Further suggests star your own thread.
Tell us what your working on.
Tell us if anything's been done? to it lately?
 
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