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    volvo penta low revs does it matter?

    A friend of mine has recently purchased a fibreglass 23ft centre cab weight approx 4500lbs with Volvo penta AQ271 matched to a duo prop. He says maximum revs are 3600. I know on an outboard this would be bad, Is it equally as bad for an inboard. At 3600rpm 26knots. Thanks, Terry
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    Wire or Webbing for Winch??

    I currently use wire on my winch. As the winch needs replacing I was thinking of going with a webbing or strap for safety reasons if wire breaks. However a guy at marine shop said the seatbelt type strap has stretch in it and will spring back as much as wire and do the same damage if it...
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    What does "LOL" mean ???

    I know I'm probably just an ignorant Aussie, but I hav'nt got the faintest idea what it means. I've seen it quoted in many posts. Waiting for enlightening.
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    Yamaha trim & tilt

    I reckon this is a great site, I'm learning heaps.<br />1st question is, can you remove the trim and tilt assembly from the Outboard whilst it is on the boat. The motor is a 1998 yamaha 70Hp owned by a friend of mine. It has only 58 hours on clock (recently purchased), the trim & tilt stopped...
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    Yamaha trim & tilt

    I reckon this is a great site, I'm learning heaps.<br />1st question is, can you remove the trim and tilt assembly from the Outboard whilst it is on the boat. The motor is a 1998 yamaha 70Hp owned by a friend of mine. It has only 58 hours on clock (recently purchased), the trim & tilt stopped...
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