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    5.0 MPI Mercruiser repower - Opinions

    Hi All I tried this question in the outboard section without much response. They are all people with problems though so figured I would try my luck with the forever hopeful people in the boat restoration section. I am looking to buy a 20ft Half cabin boat with a Volvo AQ175 V6 penta (229 chev)...
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    5.0 MPI mercruiser repower opinions

    Hi All I have a 20\' Half cabin boat with a Volvo AQ175 V6 penta (229 chev) with a 280 leg without trim. The motor is blown and after getting quotes to get a rebuilt motor, one of the workshops recommended I repower with a used Mercruiser 5.0MPI with Bravo II. Vintage late 90\'s. He will...
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    What engine in 1984 Volvo Penta 175HP

    Hi All Looking to buy my first boat shortly. It has a 175hp volvo penta. It has a blown engine (dropped valve), so I'll need to replace that. The problem I have is that the boat is a couple of hours drive away and i'm yet to see it. I have asked for more specifics about the engine and have...
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