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    Steer(and control) my boat with an IPad

    Call me a dreamer! I know it can be done. The problem with electro-mechanical switching and control using a smart phone or an IPad is seemingly the need for an Internet signal. That could be a problem. Maybe Bluetooth, maybe set up a LAN on the boat. There is a company called SP controls...
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    Removal of out drive

    Re: Removal of out drive Thanks Captmello, the last stubborn bolt came out with a little heat. As the SELOC manual says, "heat is your friend" Next step is to build my new transom. I measured the old transom at about 1.75 in. My plan is to laminate 3 layers of 15/32 marine ply with West...
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    Removal of out drive

    Re: Removal of out drive Well, I finally got the drive out. Here's what I did. I went to Harbor Freight and bought a 1 ton engine hoist. The 130 doesn't have any lift eyes so I used a lifting strap and wrapped in around the drive and engine and put tension on it with the hoist. I took the...
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    Removal of out drive

    I've been following SELOC and got everything undone, pins removed , bellows, water, shift rod, etc. on my AQ130/250. The manual says the splined U-joint should just slide out.....and maybe it would on a unit that wasn't 44 years old! I've wiggled it and moved it back and forth. I have the unit...
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    Volvo stern drive hinge pins

    Hi, 1st post, but have been lurking for awhile, reading many of your great posts. Long story short, I'm building a houseboat And to power it am considering an old AQ130/ 250. The year I guess is 1970. The unit is in great shape with lots of new parts. 1st step is to remove from 17' trihull...
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