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    spotters in VA

    I live and boat in VA. I have been told a spotter is required, even when the skier is wairing UCGC approved life jacket. The way I read the law, only one of the above is required. Have I missed something?
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    volvo penta prop

    I have a 19 ft wellcraft bowrider with the aq131 4 cyl. motor for about 110 horse power. THe boat weights about 2800 lbs. I am running a 14/19 3 blade prop. The kids have been trying to water ski. When I hit it there is a lag on hole shot. I am thinking about getting a 14/17 4 blade. With the 19...
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    trim motor for merc. inline 6

    My inlaw has a 115 horse inline 6 made in around 87. The trim motor needs replaced. I have the part #826729a10 for the pump and motor assembly. What is the # for just the motor? THe serial # for the mec. inline is B175668. Last year we were able to tap the housing and get it work, this year no dice.
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    volvo shift cover

    I have a volvo 131a with a sp cd drive. I think it is a 290 drive. I lost the shift cover last weekend. Will running the boat without hurt it? Will a cover from a 280 or 290 fit? thank you
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    1990 wellcraft

    I have bought a 186 ecpisile. Waiting on the mechanic to get the bugs out. Was wondering if it has foam in the hull. The boat had been well cared for, but the intermedate bearing were going bad and I did know it. Knew there was a problem but not what. Good news is I bought her for $2000.00 with...
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    help with bell housings

    The bearings went out of my Volvo Penta I/O and destroyed my bellhousing. The question is will a bell housing from an aq125 fit an aq131? Does anyone have a lead on were to find a used one?
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    ndw tube

    The other week I got the kids a new tube. Sportsmans Guide had the Obrian tube for $79.00. It looks like Mickey Mouses head. Its 54 inches long and about 70 inches around. THe kids love it!!! Good price and a great tube with aot of action. Just thought I would you all know.
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    Volvo aq131c

    I posted on this about 2 weeks ago, now some more info. It is a 1990 wellcraft with a VP aq131c with a sp drive. THe prop is a 14 inch 21 pitch. At 4500 rpms I am getting about 30 mph based on gps. Does this sound right? This was with just me on board, a full tank of fuel, and 2750 lb 18 ft...
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    volvo questions, long post

    I am new here, my name is Robert. I live in Va and do my boating on Smith Mountain Lake. Towables with the kids are the main use of the boat I am buying. The boat is a 18 ft 1990 Wellcraft Eclipse weighing 2750 lbs with a Volvo AQ131c 230 and I think a 290 drive. 2 years ago the current owner...
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