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    Prop for Brand New Pontoon

    I have a brand new Legend Bayshore EXT Pontoon boat which is nearly 26'. It has a Mercury 90 fourstroke Command Thrust (2.38 gear ratio) on it. The operating rpm range on this engine is 5000-6000rpm. The dealer of course told me this prop is matched to the boat but we have all heard that before...
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    Advice on prop for pontoon

    I have a new to me 1989 20' Lowe pontoon (Fish'n Fun model) with a same year Johnson 40hp . I have had a few issues. The current prop is a 13 x 11, which was ventilating. The previous owner had a hydrofoil on the leg. I have no idea why on a pontoon boat. Anyway I removed that and it is much...
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    5.7 Volvo Penta oil filter

    I have a Volvo Penta 5.7GS (5.7 PWTR, 1999) and would like to know what automotive filter number I can use to replace the current Mercruiser filter that is on there. We have a NAPA here and or Car Quest along with a Canadian Tire. Anyone have a part number off the top of their head. Also...
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    Overheating at mid throttle

    I have a 1999 Volvo Penta 5.7 GS in my sport cuddy. Noticed on the weekend that it runs close to 250 degrees when run at mid throttle for about 5-10minutes with the boat just on plane or a bit above. In the 2500-3000rpm range. If I throttle it back, even slightly, the temp returns to normal...
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    Volvo Penta impeller direction?

    I have a 5.7 Volvo Penta GS. Long story here but prior owner had installed the wrong impeller etc etc. Anyway I am replacing with a new one but don't trust the way the previous one was installed as far as the direction of the fins. If I place the impeller on the shaft which way should the...
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    Prop recommendations

    Hi fella's, Brand new to this forum, and think it is by far the most informative boat site on the internet. Great job. Ok so here's the scoop. Bought a 21' Chris Craft last fall and had it out for the first time on the water last weekend. While it hauls the groceries ok I would like some...
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    Prop recommendations

    Hi fella's, Brand new to this forum, and think it is by far the most informative boat site on the internet. Great job. Ok so here's the scoop. Bought a 21' Chris Craft last fall and had it out for the first time on the water last weekend. While it hauls the groceries ok I would like some...
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