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    Prop question VP 5.0 gxi sx

    Hey all. Looking for prop advice, I appreciate the help. I have a 2006 Larson 208 lxi with the VP 5.0 gxif sx drive. I have never ran the 3 blade that was provided. The weathered VP 14.25x19 4 blade hits 52 mph @ 5000 rpm. Problems I am trying to fix are spinning out in turns and pretty bad...
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    Volvo fuel pump issue

    I am seeking advice on the progress I have made working on my fuel issues. 2006 Larson Lxi 208. 5.0 gix f First trip out for the year the boat ran well for approximately an hour. After restarting and attempting to run, the fuel pump began to whine and I could not exceed 3000 rpms. When I would...
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    Volvo duo prop shifting problems

    My friends boat: 2003 StarCraft Nexstar 2310 5.7 I am trying to help a friend who is having boat troubles. The boat shop he is stuck with is not being very helpful. We had just finished a day of boating when he tried to pull away from the shore. The boat went into reverse when he would start...
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    Speaker Removal, Larson LXI - How I Did It

    Not sure if I am going to get the ban hammer for reviving an old thread. I have been researching this information for a long time and there is very little info on it. So, I finally decided to do the work myself. I had Alpine M600s flush mounted behind the screen. They sound horrible and I was...
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    Switching breaker sizes

    I want to know if it is "okay" to swap a 5 amp breaker with a 10 amp. They are console mounted push to reset breakers. The breaker controls my transom shower pump. The pump starts and stops itself, dependent on whether or not the spout is open. When it is open, pressure forces water out and the...
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    Radio on the fritz

    I have a 2006 larson Lxi 5.0 Volvo penta GXI f with SX OD. I also have one battery, a Clarion CMD4 head unit, external XM Sirius unit and antenna, amp, 4 speakers, and a powered bazooka tube. Normally I can run the stereo on accessory without issues. If the battery gets low, I have a portable...
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    Problem with washdown pump

    I have a flo jet quiet quad model 4105-501. The pump has given me problems since I bought the boat last year. Previous owner did state that the pump is finicky. I have taken the pump apart and inspected all internals, they look good. I have cleaned a poor connection with the switch on the...
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    Belt noise from power steering

    Hello all, new here. I purchased a 2006 Larson 208 LXi last year. Engine is 5.0 GXi-F. I have taken it out many times and it has always had a belt squeal that comes from the power steering pump. The squeal goes away after some time running the boat. I just assumed it was loose and the tensioner...
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    Larson LXi 208

    Anyone know if the 2006-2008 models are the same? I just purchased a 2006 lxi 208 missing the bow filler cushion. I was told by G3 rep that they can only go back 5 years for that item. They do have the 2008, but they wont guarantee its fit.
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