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    Play in outdrive?

    I can wiggle my outdrive about an inch both ways by hand without the steering wheel moving. Should it be tight or is it supposed to have some play? It's a volvopenta. The top part of the hinge where it meets the top part of the gear case looks loose. Its where the two allen head bolts are. Do...
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    A maintenance question

    this is my first year as a boat owner, I have an 86 B'liner with a 305 chevy and volvo penta outdrive. I was wondering how many grease fittings are there? I've found two. one on the inside of the stern wall, and one on the outdrive where it hinges. I've got the engine fogged and antifreezed...
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    Help, how do I winterize?

    I have a 22' 1986 B'liner with a 305 chevy and volvo penta outdrive. What do I have to do to winterize it myself? I will be storing it inside (but not heated). <br />Thanks,<br />Rob in NY
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    What's the proper trolling speed range?

    I now have a 21' Bayliner openbow, with a 5.0lt V-8 w/ volvo penta drive. And I want to start doing some trolling on Lake Erie and Ontario. What is the speed range I should be running for trolling?? I will be using flys, plugs, spoons, spinners, ect. I will be fishing for trout and salmon or...
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    What boat is for me?

    Hi. I need some help picking a boat. I'm looking for something that I can...1) take 4-5 or more people out on the lake. (lake Erie and/or Ontario.) 2) My wife and I spend the weekend on the lake. 3) Put some downriggers on and go trolling for salmon/trout. 4) used and under $6000. 5) I'm...
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