I have a Volvo penta sx-m, new prop shaft and new vp prop. I put about 20 hours on the prop and had to remove for servicing the unit. It was so hard to take off I had to hit it very hard a numbe of times with a rubber mallet.
I went to reinstall yesterday and it required tapping to get it on...
I need new batteries for my boat. I have 2 identical group 24 marine kirkland batteries right now. One is dedicated for starting and the other runs all the accessories, they are connected by a solenoid, which I believe only connects them once the engine is running. My question is, can i have 2...
Third time out in our boat, first real boating trip... and smacked a rock on the first day. Heart sank but luckily the boat didn't. It took a huge chunk out of the aluminum prop. I had planned ahead and brought my spare prop and tools. Was able to change the prop underwater all while waves from...
I've replaced the drive shaft seal, the shift seal and then performed a pressure test last night. There is a leak right above the shift housing. Must be the gasket under the bearing cover. Is this as simple as it seems to replace? In this section of the manual there is a lot of discussion on...
I finally got my seal replaced and everything is ready to go on my shift housing. I went to reinstall it but it looks like the previous owner has stripped these bolts out. three of them just keep turning and turning and not biting. These only need to get to 60 to 84 inch pounds, so less than 10...
I removed the outdrive today to service to prepare for the summer. I found a good bit of oil in the bellows and sand in the entry way. There was also obvious oil on the shifter side. I think the oil was overfilled because when I removed the screw next to the shifter it gushed out.
Besides...
I want to restore the shine to my boat. Can someone tell me what is going on with the area in the attached picture? Look on the rail, the left side is dull and the right side has shine and you can see the dividing line. There are other spots like this too. What am I dealing with here and how do...
I've had this boat a few weeks now and am still figuring things out.
It is a '99 Glastron 195 sx with Volvo Penta 4.3GL SX outdrive.
This question is about the batteries. The previous owner installed a second battery along with a decent sound system. The batteries are connected through the...
1999 Volvo Penta 4.3L GL
Some history: I just bought this boat recently. The previous owner only used it up in higher altitude so the carb was adjusted for that. So prior to my test drive he had a local shop re-jet the carb for sea level use, where we are.
Problem: The boat is backfiring when...
Very excited here, I just bought a 1999 Glastron 195 sx with 4.3L GL PWTR, outdrive is SX-M.
I am trying to locate the correct volvo penta engine manual and can't seem to find it for this exact model. I was able to find the stern drive manual, l think it is listed at $59.
I can find all this...
I am shopping for a used boat, my first boat, and many people have recommended chaparrals to me. My price range is pretty low, under $8k for sure so my options are somewhat limited. I was trying to stay year 2000+ but have started to see a few mid to late 90's Chaparrals, mainly 1930 ss models...
I am looking at this 1996 chaparral 5.7 L Mercruiser alpha one outdrive. There is the hose on the outdrive I am not familiar with. The owner says that the previous owner added it and thinks it is for water flow. Does anyone know what it is and what it is for?
We are looking at a 2001 reinell 18.5' with volvo 4.3L. The boat is overall in very good shape for the year. Just had new gimball bearing and u-joint along with bellows put in. Regular maintenance on everything as far as I can tell. Last step was to have a mechanic check it over. He noted all...
Darn it, i just wrote this whole thing out and then messed it up trying to add the pics. Here goes again...
As the title says I am looking for my first boat for our family of 4. Probably an open bow for use in southern california in the bay, Colorado River, and local reservoirs/lakes. Having...
