My 225 Monterey (572 Volvo Penta DP) didn't come with alarms for low oil pressure/high water temp and I want to wire one in. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for one that would be applicable?
Just a quick post about my new Rapido Marine 5.7 (volvo penta) motor/experience. I read a few posts on here about Rapido and although most were positive, some weren't too good. I guess there's always the "Monday / Friday" build but mine is working great. I have about 4 hours on the new motor...
ya, I know... "another" Surge brake thread. Not really. I searched several of them and no one has brought up the thing I'm looking for. This is my first trailer with surge brakes. They work fine and do a pretty good job of slowing me down, specially when I hit the brakes hard. They don't stick...
My exhaust goes through the Volvo 280 outdrive (flapper, not through the prop). Although it's nice and quiet, it's a little too mundane. I like the sound of an exhaust that ports out the transom.
I've buffed and polished this boat twice and not pleased with the outcome. Not only that, but it looked like crap after a couple times out. I got the Vertglas kit and my son and I went at it this last weekend. There are some things you learn along the way if anyone is interested I'll post up...