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    correct routing for trim tilt hydraulic lines

    Hi, I'm trying to reinstall my trim / tilt cylinders on a dps-a volvo penta drive after i rebuilt them. I'm trying to figure out how to route the hydraulic lines in and around the bellows. the port lines seem to fit well by going between the exhaust and u-joint bellows, but the starboard...
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    Outdrive corrosion

    I have a 2007 four winns vista 258 with penta dps-a outdrive. It's only ever seen fresh water but there seems to be significant corrosion on the pivot housing. There is zero corrosion on the upper / lower gear housing. I have attached a photo. I believe the anode that sits under the transom...
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    Battery charging current from 75A alternator

    Hi, I have a 2007 four winns vista 258 with dual battery setup. I'm running a volvo penta 5.7GI with a 75A alternator. My question is, approximately how much current is available from the alternator to charge the batteries at idle / at cruise (3100rpm)? Assume the battery is discharged and...
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    Boat only planes out after shifting weight forward?

    Hi, I'm new to boating. Just purchased a 2007 four winns vista 258 with the 5.7Gi penta engine. With 4 people on board (650lbs), full water, full fuel, and minimal gear the boat will not plane out without moving people forward in the boat. Basically, if I'm driving and 3 people are sitting...
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    Boat will not plane when heavily loaded

    Hi, I have a 2007 four winns vista 258 with a 5.7 Gi volvo penta. When i first put the boat in the water it wouldn't plane out - it bogged and wouldn't go above 2800 rpm - this was with 5 adults on board. I ended up replacing the fuel pump module and went out with two adults on board and it...
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    voltage gauge only reads properly for one of two batteries when engine running

    Hi, I have a 2007 four winns vista 258 with dual battery switch (1,2, 1+2). When the engine is off, the reading on the dash voltmeter matches that taken directly on each battery. When the engine is running, it only registers the correct voltage on battery 2. Battery 1 reads as if the engine...
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    Engine bogs out under load at 2400 rpm

    Hi, Just put my 'new to me' 2007 four winns vista 258 in the water today. Tested engine and transmission before putting it in the water. Everything is fine with no load - revs to 5500 and idles perfectly. When out on the water it seemed fine up to 2400 rpm (approximately) but wouldn't go...
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    Broken pitot tube?

    Hi, Just joined the forum! I'm new to marine repairs but have a great deal of experience with automotive repairs. Just purchased a 2007 four winns vista 258 with a 5.7 Gi-G engine and DPS outdrive. I noticed the ujoint bellows was in bad shape and decided to replace it. Pulled the drive and...
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