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Life changes have made it neccesary to sell my 2010 Reinell 198fns. I had it sold until today's test-ride.
Last fall I winterized the 4.3L GL Volvo -Penta as per the owners manual.
We take it out today & within 10 minutes the engine compartment is full of water! We couldn't see any visible...
This is my fourth boat. Over the years I've had a 15' Bayliner, 1992 18' Seaswirl 4.3 I/O, 1998 Mariah Shabah 18' 4.3 I/O. I bought the Seaswirl & Mariah new but sold both for various reasons.
My new wife of three years hasn't been around boating much so I convinced her to give it a try...