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    Air conditioner Unit Placement 2001 Wellcraft 280 Martinique

    Have tried to find out where Wellcraft installed the A/C unit for a 2001 Wellcraft 280 Martinique. Anyone have any idea where they mounted the unit? Going to install one, just trying to find where it would be mounted from factory.
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    1994 OMC with Ford 302

    Somebody was telling me that the Ford 302's were not marine engines? Never heard that before. Also anybody had issues with these motors? Looking at a 1994 Four Winns 278 Vista cruiser with twin outdrives. Trying to do some homework before making an offer. Hour meter says 300+ hours on them. Was...
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    2001 glastron GS249

    I have a 2001 glastron GS249 with 5.7 Volvo SX. I can't get it above 4100 rpm's @ WOT. Checked the throttle cable and it is adjusted right. Checked out fuel system and no issues there. It came with a 14 x 17p alum prop. Went to a s/s 17p and no change. Had the prop repitched to a 15p with no...
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    RPM's

    See anyone can help me out with this. I have a 2001 Glastron GS249 (25') with a Volvo SX outdrive with a 5.7 GS motor with a carb. I can't get it above 4000 RPM. Verified it is correct reading. Boat runs fine, no bogging down, hesitation, misses. Had a 14 X 17P aluminum prop. Went to a 17P S/S...
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    What Oil to use

    I have a 2001 Volvo 5.7. What oil should I be using? My manual says 30W. I can't seem to find that in synthetic. Just curios if I should being using a blend or not.
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    What props for Volvo SX to DP Conversion

    Looking to see which props I would need. I am changing from a Volvo SX to a DP outdrive. It is on a 2001 Glastron 26' cruiser with a 5.7. It had a 15 X 17P prop on the SX. Would I need a F4, F5, etc? Appreciate any information.
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    Replacing a Volvo SX Outdrive with dual prop

    Was wondering, I have a volvo 5.7 with SX outdrive on a 26' cruiser. Can I replace it with a dual prop volvo outdrive? Would it bolt up to the transon plate for the SX outdrive? What benefits would I get by doing this? Appreciate all info.
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    Volvo 5.7 with SX Outdrive Hydro-lock

    I have a 2001 Volvo SX with a 5.7 (Glastron GS249). I am getting water into cylinders from exhaust manifold. It just started it. When I pulled the right side elbow going from Exhaust riser to "Y" pipe, there is water up to top of "Y" pipe. When I attemped to take left side elbow off water was...
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    Sylvan Boats

    Anyone know anything about the quality of these boats? Looking at a 2000 Sylvan V196 sport. Any information is greatly appreciated.
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    Sylvan Boats - Quality?

    What does everyone think about the quality of these boats? Looking at a 2000 V196 sport. I have never had any dealing with this manufacturer and was wondering how they hold up?
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    01 Glastron GS249

    I just bought a 2001 Glastron GS249 cruiser with a 5.7 Volvo. Was wondering if anyone else has one and what they think about. Curious what your top speed is, gas usage, how it is to sleep on, pitch and type of your prop etc.
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    01 Glastron GS249

    Anyone out there have a GS249 with a 5.7 Volvo single prop? Mine will only go up to about 3900-4000 RPM at a speed of 36 MPH. I was wondering if anyone had changed out the prop like aluminum to S/S. What size/pitch you started out with and what is on it know. Thanks
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    Prop - Engine @ 3900 RPM @ WOT

    I have a 01 Glastron GS249 with a 5.7 Volvo and it has a 15X17 pitch aluminum prop on it. Boat weighs about 4400 LBS. It will only go up to about 3900 RPM at WOT. I want to go with a S/S prop. What pitch should go with? Was thinking about a 17 pitch but didn't know if that would let me get to...
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    Yamaha I/O

    Anybody know anything about these? I never heard of Yamaha having an I/O. It is in a 1989 Century.<br />Are they reliable? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    OMC 3.0 Cobra - No Water - HELP! - FIXED!

    Noticed a couple of other recent posts concerning this. I get no water from supply hose that connects to theromstat housing coming up from outdrive. I have back flushed this hose with impeller housing off. I have replaced the housing and all internal components of the impeller. Works fine with...
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