trophy w/ aq125a questions

[krisnowicki]

I am selling my ski boat and buying a 22 ft trophy with an inboard out board and a kicker. Kicker is a 20 hp johnson. IO is a aq125a what are the reviews of these. Looks like a simple 4 cyl engine. How are the out drives ? This boat is about 4000 lbs it would seemt his little 4 bang would be way under powered?
All that aside how are these drive trains?

There is room for a 350 in the compartment is this system upgradeable if I were to buy a donor boat or change the drive ratios? Attached are some photos even if i put a 350 in it would it plane?
Thanks in advance I have always loved these trophys and am stoked please give any and candid reviews.

 

[krisnowicki]

Re: trophy w/ aq125a questions

Forgot to mention the boat is an 87 I will have the drive and engine serial tommorrow but dont have them now here are some pics.

 

[krisnowicki]

Re: trophy w/ aq125a questions

also how are the typical maitance parts prices compared to merc? And are there manuals online for this drive system?

 

[captmello]

Re: trophy w/ aq125a questions

I've owned two older Volvo Penta's.

The one you're looking at is very common 4 cyl setup. I agree it is underpoowered. I think if you really like the boat, take a test ride and see how it performs.

If you decide to repower, you'll have to replace the whole drivetrain from a doner boat. I beleive the Volvo Drives are well built. However, as you know, any 20 year old motor/drive is going to have needed regular mainenence to be in good shape.

Maintenence parts are generally higher. If you want to save money there, buy a canoe.

Regarding the manuals, Don S has them. Thanks again Don!

I guess if I was buying a boat, unless I was looking for a project, I would get something with a usable engine.

One other thing, Volvo stopped Making the 125's in 1985. May want to look int0 that a bit.

Lastly, if your used to power trim (Alpha Gen 2), the volvo will not have it, very rare to find the power trim models.

Let us know if you test it out.

 

[krisnowicki]

Re: trophy w/ aq125a questions

The unit does have a tilt trim system. I am starting to think that it is not a 125 as this is the original owner. The boat will go about 25-30 right now. I think I am going to buy it. And get a donor boat and repower. What outdrive options would I need to look for to upgrade to av8?

 

[fortunate son fishing]

Re: trophy w/ aq125a questions

i know this thread is a few years old but looks identical to my aq125a