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    couple pf prolems on 4.3 volvo penta

    i have a 180 horizon four winns with 4.3 gl inboard. the first problem is that on trottle when i turn the steering wheel left or right the boat starts shaking and the sound gets louder what might be the problem and when i try t take off fast the boat just goes off or starts to choock. and the...
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    engine swap

    hey guys i have a 2009 see doo speetster 150 hp merc engine. there is this 1996 see doo speetster that has a bad engine that i want to buy. just want to know if i can swap the engines? or if the engine is gonn@ fit the boat without cutting or making another holes. thanks guys
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    new volvo penta owner

    hey guys i got a 2001 forwins with a 4.3 volvo penta gl and the problem im having is that when i try to take off a little bit fast the engine chokes for 2 seconds then starts to take off pretty good. does anyone know what might be the problem? thank alot
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    20 " rims on my trailer.

    hey guys i just bought a 2001 fourwins traler and i just want to know if its ok to put a 20" rims off of my car? and if not ok then why. thank you
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    2001 volvo penta gl

    hey guys i have a 2001 4.3 volvo penta gl i jus want to know is gl carburated or oil onjected and what is the difference of those two. sorry if i sound dumm but i realy dont know. thanks alot
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    new volvo penta owner

    hello guys. i just bought a 2001 four winns 180 with a 4.3 gx volvo penta. when the engine is on nutrual the boat shakes and when i put it on idle it still shakes untill i go above 3000 rpm. does anyone knw if thats ok or whats the problem and how to fix? any answers would be very helpfull...
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    new kawasaki owner.

    hey guys i bough a 1989 kawasaki 2 seater. it had been sitting for 6 years. i tried to start it and it did start just fine but white stufff like milk came out from the exhust. is that ok or i have a problem? thanks alot
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    new four winns owner

    hello guys. i just bought a 2001 180 four winns with a v6 volvo penta and i am picking it up on tuesday. now i just want to know whats the top speed i should get, is it too rough on the waves like baylineres? or its soft. and are these god boats? thank you veryy much.
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    whitning the gel coat

    hey guys just got a 1995 stingray n very clean condition the color is white but when i took out the stripes i saw that the original color was more bright white. so i want to know what can i do to make the boat the same bright whte color. sandpaper then polish? just polish? what kind of polish...
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    3.0 merc over rpm

    hello to everyone. i just got a new stingray which has a 1995 3.0L mercruiser with alpha one outdrive. i know that the rpm range should be on about 4600 rpm but myne goes up to 5400 rpm is that ok? and if not how can i fix this problem and whats the right rpm range on this engines? thanks for...
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    stingray 556zp

    hey guys i just got a 199 stingray 556 zp 18'. but there is one thing that i hate is that the confort is awfull on the water. on the waves it breakes my back the way it hits the water. i just want to know is it like that on all boats or its ony my boat? and is there enything i can do to make it...
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    mercruiser 3.0

    hey guys first day out with my boat. when i turn on the engine the boat shakes. but it starts working normaly as soon as i start taking off. and i had a had time starting the boat in the water, but on hose it starts rigght up with one key turn. when in the water it feels like the starter is not...
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    Mercruiser 3.0

    Hello To Everyone. Just Bought A 1995 Stingray 556 18' With A 3.0 Mercruiser And Alpha 1. Im Just Interested What Should Be My Top Speed, My Water Temp, And My Oil Pressure? I Am New To This Engines, Thanks Alot Guys
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    painting job

    hey guys what would be wrong of me painting my boat with a car paint and do 3 or 4 times on clear coat? some painters say its ok and some say not ok. plz help or what kind of paint would i need if car pant is not ok
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    wellcraft swap

    hey guys out there. what would u say is it worthed if i trade my clean 1985 wellcraft 180 18' with a 24' 1975 bayliner flybridge?
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    water temp.

    what is the normal water temp on a 1985 omc 3.8? because myne goes up to 160 plz tell me.
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    omc rpm problem

    ok guys i got a 1985 3.8 omc on a wellcraft 180. yetsrday i was driving my boat and me alone on the boat the rpm will not go above 3900 and 34 mph. the carbs are new. and my prop is 15.25 x 15. what else should i do to bring the rpm high so i can have a liitle more speed? thanks alot
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    prop quest.

    hey guys i have a 18' wellcraft bowrider. it has a 3.8 omc sterndrive. but the max speed i get is 35. what size is the right one for this engine and what size should i put to get more speed? thaks
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    omc outdrive tilt problems

    when i try to put my out drive up it just goes alittle bit and stops. i just hear a click noise. but when the engine is on it works fine but sometimes it stops again even when the engine is on. but when helping by pulling it up by hand it goes up. its a 3.8 omc 1985. what would be the...
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    1985 3.8 omc exhust manifolds

    hey guys i have a 1985 3.8 v6 omc engine, now the problem is that the eshust manifolds are volvo penta. the mecanik took a look at it and he said that the gaskets has to be changed because it has a air lick. now i just want to know do i order a omc exhust manifold gasket or volvo penta? and...
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