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    Oil in Exhaust

    I am new to this 1993 Volvo Penta 413 B engine. Boat was winterized by a yard and I bought it during winter. I changed the oils (Drive oil was clear...no water) Changed plugs and she started right up, but when I ran her in a tub and she left a black oily ring in the tub and on the drive...
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    1993 Volvo Penta 4.3 l reliability

    Newbe here. I am about to pull the trigger on a Wellcraft that has a VP 4.3 l outdrive. Original engine , no hour meter- fresh water only. light use I believe. professionally maintained. A boating buddy that worked at a yard here in Maine says that I/O are the best and worst of both worlds...
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    Need advice Avon or Inmar ?

    Hi, I am new to the forum, and have no experience with inflatables so could use some advice. I want a small inflatable to serve as a tender and to explore islands on Penobscot Bay in Maine from our 23 ft Wellcraft I am 68 yo so figure I will need this for about 10-12 years more. We have a...
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