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  1. SeaEsta-12

    Never seen this before!

    Every boat I have owned, has been a Volvo penta set up. Well, this new boat that I have is also a VP but I now have run in to a problem that I can figure out. Recently, my outdrive will not lower all the way. I did the normal things and check all connections and fluids. All is good...
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    Has anyone changed this while in the water?

    I have a VP 5.7L GXi and currently its in the water. this engine has the flush water kit for a hose hook up in the engine compartment. I noticed that the 2' hose which is connected to the T fitting of the inline hose has a small burn mark from being too close to the manifold, so I purchased a...
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    Internal flappers??............

    I have a 2002 Chris Craft Launch 28. It does not have Captains Call exhaust. My exhaust runs through two large wet exhausts and out the port and starboard aft. Last night, I heard what sounds like a clanking or pinging noise coming from the starboard side. Thinking it was my outdrive, I got in...
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    Fuel tank question: Chris Craft Launch

    Random question, but does anyone own a Chris Craft Launch 28 that can tell me why I have a starboard and port side fuel gauge, but only one fuel tank? I have the multi gauge for each engine, and they both have a fuel indicator, but I only have one fuel tank? Im sure they are both pulling from...
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    Battery Switch explination

    Hoping someone can help me with this that might have the same set up as i do. I just purchased a used Chris Craft Launch 28 and the boat has three batteries. (Engine 1, Engine 2, House) It also has three battery switches. (Port, Starboard, Main) Does anyone else have that same set up, and how...
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    Platinum spark plug number help!

    I have a 2002 Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi-B engine. Id like to install NGK Platinum plugs. Can anyone here please tell me the part number for NGK? Thank you!!!!
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    current or past owners of 2002 Chris Craft Launch 28

    I am looking at purchasing an 02 CC Launch 28 and I cant for the life of me tell from the photos is the helm seat has a flip up bolster. Anyone here ever had that year and know if it does? I know that in 04, they have a flip up bolster, because you can tell where the help seat separates. I...
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    What is the true HP of this engine

    Volvo Penta 5.7L GXI-B Product # 3869118 Thank you!
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    Anyone have input on this engine???

    I'm looking at a used 2001 Chris Craft 28 with a Volvo Penta 8.1L GSi with Captain Call exhaust. I've owned nothing but VP engines before but never a GSi motor. Any suggestions or thinks I should be conceded about? The starboard side has rust that needs to be addressed. Hopefully it hasn't...
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    What the heck is happening here???

    Ok, In all my years of owning boats, I've only ever owned VP engine and outdrive configuration. This past week, I went and sea trialed a 2001 3470 Express Cruisers Yachts with twin 8.1L Gi motors. Boat ran great and acceleration was quick. Got the boat hauled out and surveyed and noticed that...
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    Faria tach adjustment help

    I have a Faria tach with an hour meter rated for 6000 RPMs. I tested the boat out yesterday and hooked up a shop tach and determined that I am 500 -525 RPMs off what my tach reads. I followed the directions from Faria on fine tuning the tach, but when I get it where its reading true, and pull...
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    Something "other" than Volvo Penta plug wires........go!

    Last part of my "tune up" is the spark plug wires. Anyone have a good suggestion of a decent set of wires that are not $90 from Volvo Penta? Maybe something that I can buy at an auto store? Im a fresh water boater, so no real worries of salt corrosion for "marine" wires. Boat motor is a...
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    Prop up or down for Volvo Penta

    Hello VP boaters. So, I have a question. I recently purchased the "correct VP props" for my boat that were shipped with the boat from factory. They are the F4 series. The previous owner had installed Quicksilver props for what ever reason and it was way over propped. When I changed them out...
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    Correct Spark Plug gap

    Can someone please let me know what the correct spark plug gap should be on my boat? Here is the info. Serial number is: 4012029742 Volvo Penta 5.7L GXi-A
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    Not achieving RPMs

    Ok, so their are zero mods to my engine. All stock engine and outdrive. (GM 5.7L GXi-A with a VP duo prop F4 blades) I took the boat out today and could only reach 4000 RPMs. At that range I was getting 32 mph. My specs say I should get 41 - 43 at 5000 RPMs. I can't even get my motor to go that...
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    Anode question. This stuff is confusing.

    Hello all! Need a little help/ clarification. I have a boat that is only used in salt water and currently has zinc anodes. I will be moving the boat permanently to fresh water and need to change out my anodes to magnesium. Here is where my question arises. The boat was originally purchased...
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    Is this really important?

    Ok.....so this is the first boat that I have owned with a DuoProp, and I am going to be changing my props this weekend from aftermarket, to the standard F4 series from VP. Someone had mentioned to make sure that I have my prop timing correct when installing the two props. What exactly does he...
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    Prop help please!!

    I recently bought a used boat, and have not been happy with the results at WOT. I know that I have a prop problem and need help determining what to go back to. The previous owner put on aftermarket props. Here are the specs on my boat. I really hope someone on here is a prop expert more than...
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    Help finding correct zinc

    I recently bought new zincs thinking that I had purchased the all the correct ones, but my transom zinc was incorrect. It doesnt fit, and now I am lost as to what is the correct one for my transom. I purchase part # 3854130. Outdrive is a VP DP-SM. Here is a couple pics of where the zinc goes...
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