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    14 x 19 vs 15 x 19 ?

    The boat :Catalina Tahiti 21 1/2 (1983 model) Motor : AQ260 Drive: Penta 280 I curently run a 15 x 19 rh aluminum prop. (hard to find) I know a guy selling a 14 x 19 prop. Will the smaller diamater make much of a difference ? Also I am some what confused over which way these 280 drives are...
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    Bronze props ?

    My buddy has an 22 ft Tahiti ski boat with a volvo aq260 and a 280 outdrive (circa 1983) We have a chance to get a new bronze volvo prop 15x19 rh for cheap ($125.) He currently has an aluminum 15x19. How do the bronze props stack up against the others ? (S/S, alum, composite etc). Would it be ok...
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    Left hand drive or right ?

    Whats the advantages/disadvantages of both. I have a volvo 280 drive (early 80's model) with a right drive prop (needs replaced). I see left hand props for this drive as well. Apparently the drive rotation can be changed by some linkage in the outdrive. So what set up is generaly best ...
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    Volvo 280 with aq260a

    Hello. I am looking a stainless prop for my boat. It currently has the standard Penta 854998 15x19 prop. Looking for some more top end. Any recommendations for a good prop and a good shop to get it from ? Thanks in advance !
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    Volvo Penta AQ260A Tune up parts needed

    Hello folks. My friend has a Volvo Penta AQ260A 350 chevy in his 1983 Tahiti. He wants me to do a basic engine tune-up on it. Basically I will be replacing the following : 1) Wires (pobably a 8mm set) 2) Plugs (probably platnium plugs) 3) Points/condenser 4) Possibly install a high performance...
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    Need help with volvo penta 280

    My neighbor has a Tahiti ski boat with a 350 and a volvo penta 280 drive. The hydraulic rams are worn out on it. I have heard they are not serviceable. Anybody know of a good source for a set (besides ebay):D ? Any help is appreciated !
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    Hey guys ! nice forum !

    I own a 1987 Galaxie Boat. Has the 3.0 mercruiser motor and an omc out drive. It has been sitting for about six years. I rid it of the old gas. I also rebuilt the carb. I reset the float the best I could as the kit I ordered did not have the adjustment specs for my carb. Does anybody know what...
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