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    sterndrive growling when turning or triming up

    I have a 2001 Volvo SX-M drive SER #4202030663. With a 5.0 GL 4012045986 3869056. Growling when turning or trimming up with muffs on. I pulled drive off to find absolutely no evidence of water. U-joints felt good and so did Gimbal. after checking alignment with proper tool all I could think to...
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    Help finding SX-M trim cylinder

    While disconnecting the hydraulic lines from one of my trim cylinders, the aluminum treads in the cylinder body just disintegrated. To my shock and dismay after a call to the local parts man they get 1100 dollars for one!!!! Does anyone know where I can purchase just the body of the cylinder or...
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    Depth sounder....polling readers on which is best

    I need to replace my lowrance 3500. It's a small round panel mount gauge with an in hull type transducer. It's 10 yr old technology and from what I've been reading it's seems like the in hull transducers have been a problem. What I would like to know is do I go with is a transome type...
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    Depth gauge not working 2001 Glastron GX 205. Lowrance 3500

    Gauge flashes .5 no matter what I try to do. I am not familiar with how to troubleshoot these. Checked connetions under dash and all are fine.Where is transducer located? Any help would be appreciated.
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    Tach does not work 2001 glastron GX205 Volvo Penta 5.0

    Can someone tell me what I should see on my volt meter at the tach. I'm trying to figure if the tach is bad or the wiring/connections to the coil are the problem. Assuming thats where they get the signal from.
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    Glastron GX 205 info wanted

    We are thinking of purchasing this model Glastron. We are new to boating and have looked at many boats. Glastron has not been one of them. Can someone tell us how they compare to the Chapperrals,Sea Rays or Four Winns. We like the style of this boat but up till now we have been looking at all...
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