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We have a new to us 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PEFS. It was not in running order when I bought it, so I have done lots of things to it through the past winter, and now it is running well for the most part, but has left of stranded two out of three times out. I pulled the engine and replaced the...
I have a 2001 Honda 115HP Four Stroke on a Lowe FM169 Aluminum fishing boat. We use it more like a fish and ski however. We just bought the boat and motor combo and is currently has a Stiletto SS 3 blade 13.25" by 19 Pitch prop. With my wife and I sitting in the middle seats of the boat (600lbs...
I am restoring and old aluminum fish and ski boat. Deep V Hull, 17 Foot, Boat should be around 900lbs, plus another 900-1000lbs in Engine, people, fuel, and gear. So 1800-1900lbs total loaded weight. Installing a 1984 Mercury 115HP outboard on it that didn't come with a prop. Prior owner sold...
