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Volvo Penta 2001 inboard 
The motor idles and revs perfectly in neutral. When put into gear, there is no power. Just idle rpm. Replaced injector, head gasket, thermostat, impeller, …
TAMD 31 p-a 2003
This is a just rebuilt engine. The engine blows a lot of black smoke between 2000 and 3000 rpm. Turbo gauge 4 psi-2000. 7 psi 3000 and 15 psi at 3900. …
VolvoPenta 2007 5.0 GXI-G
I called/visited all of the Volvo Penta Dealers listed for the area (Melbourne, FL), none of them will work on Volvo Products. No dealer within 50 miles. …
Volvo 4.3 2012
Overheated replaced impeller which was destroyed boat ran great fo 3-4 weeks got stuck in sea grass didn’t seem that it overheated but after temperature …
Volvo Penta 5.0GL 2005
Boat has 220 hours. I launched and ran for about two minutes at 3500 RPM's and it started overheating. shutdown let cool off and then idled for three …
Volvo Tamd63p 1997
Starboard Volvo Penta 3400rpm Tachometer and hourmeter intermittently works. Trolling for hours and then go to rev up engines and the hourmeter and analog …
Volvo Penta 4.3L GL/SX 2008
2008 Volvo Penta 4.3L in Four Winns boat. Rough idle and loss of power. Tried fuel supplements (Sea Foam, Star Tron). No improvement. Replaced fuel filter. …
Volvo Penta 5.7 1997
Four wins speed boat. 5.7 Volvo penta Throttle body. Full throttle takes off great and run good for a couple of minutes and then acts blogged. It will …
2003 volvo penta 8.1 gi
I changed power steering pump (blown seal) now my boat cranks but will not start fuel pump cycles with key I did notice when I turn on key it cycles and …
volvo penta 3.0GS MEFS 2000
Engine will run all day at 2000 rpm, but at 3000+ RPM, bogs down and dies. Suggestions?
2001 Volvo Penta 4.3 PEFS
Want to know if I can replace the Volvo Penta starter with a auto starter?
Volvo Penta KAMD 43 1995
The battery voltage is low and the tachometer isn’t working properly. Could this be related?
2003 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL-A
We just purchased this boat. The Tach is not working. We are going thru this boat changing all fluids & tune up. We have noticed that down by the harmonica …
volvo penta 5.0 gxi 02
2002 214 four winns engine cranks no start. found no spark condition kill switch tests good. fuel pumps are working low pressure @10psi high @ 50Psi
VolvoPenta, 5.0 GLE, 2004
Engine bogs, max rpm ~2000 new plug wires, distributor, & rotor. Timing set with jumper in place. Plugs have ~15 hours on them. New fuel/water filter, …
volvo penta, 5.0, GXI b, 2002
Skip above 4500 rpm. Redline is 5000. So far I have replaced electronic fuel pump, plugs, wires and new fuel injectors. Local deal said it was the distributor, …
D1-20 51220362573 2020
Hi This engine was installed just under a year ago. It has done less than 200 hours. I went to start it and realised that no power was showing on the panel. …
Volvo Penta,TAMD 74 PB, 2002
Ever since I had cooling system flushed, heat exchanger descaled, raw water pump replaced and new coolant added the engine spits coolant from the overflow …
2003 Volvo 8.1 gxi
Will not accelerate above 2200 rpm. ??? New install. Old ignition components. From 2003.
Ford 5.0 efi 1996 Glastron GS 205
So the boat has been sitting for 2 years covered and under a round top shelter. Changes plugs, wires and fuel/water separator. It will fire up but just …
Tamd41p Volvo Penta 200 hp. Year 2000
Problem with white smoke/steam
Carried out loads of work such as cleaning heat exchanger , oil cooler ,changed thermostats,cleaned all pipes in connection …
1991 Chaparral with a volvo penta engine
My brother in law fixed the hydrolics on the outboard so the it would go up an down. We took it to the lake and it did good, no over heating but it was …
Volvo AQ145A Engine stalls.
Hi everyone im in need of some help please with a problem i have with my one of the volvo penta aq145a engines, when i fire it up it will run for 10 minuets …
2004 Volvo Penta 5.0L GXI Tachometer stopped working 
Hi all, I don't have the engine manual yet, but I did order one. Until it arrives, has anyone else had the problem with the tachometer not working? …
Volvo Penta Tamd 70d 1985 Not rated yet
Hi experts , I took my 32ft Fury cabin cruiser for a run yesterday and after warming up the engine increased the revs from 1500 rpm to about 2200 rpm (8knts …
Volvo Penta D1 30F 2016 Not rated yet
Engine slowly loses power when in gear and driving after 20 mins of running from cold. Rpm drops from 2100 to constant 1200 rpm and remains at this rpm. …
Volvo Penta tamd 63 2003 Not rated yet
No problems however I have an opportunity to purchase a boat with two of these I'm drawn to it but I don't know that there's really a distinct advantage …
Volvo Penta DPH-C 2012 Not rated yet
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After towing at 6 kn for three hours, the reverse did not work, a Volvo Penta DPH-C reverse. Back was forward and after restarting the engine stopped …
Volvo Penta 5.0 gxi e. 2004 Not rated yet
High pressure pump sometimes does not have power and engine will start on low pressure pump and then stop. For no reason pump will have power and run forever …
Volvo penta md2001 Not rated yet
Starts fine but bogs down at mid revs around 2000rpm. Runs fine at 3500 to 4000rpm. Changed fuel filter and checked water separator. No issues. Suspect …
2002 Volvo Penta 5.7 gxi duoprop Not rated yet
LOUD clunk when shifting forward. Not when shifting reverse. Engine reeves then clunk shakes the boat. Occasionally doesn’t engage at all.
2020 Penta V6 200 Not rated yet
When accelerating with weight (full boat or towing tube) it will stop accelerating last 15 mph though the rpm goes all the way. like it's slipping a gear. …
2014 Volvo Penta D2-55F Not rated yet
Engine has 6,000 hrs, has always ran good, regularly maintained. Last time out sailing the engine would not get above 2,500 rpm, normally it gets to 3,000 …
volvo penta ips 500 d6 2008 Not rated yet
at about 2600 rpm the two engines will not sync up. the port engine will not get above 2600 rpm and the starboard engine will go up to around 2750 rpm. …
KAD32P 2032006204 Not rated yet
Good Day, Has anyone had an issue with the DP-E outdrive knuckle seizing, as there is no greasing points on it, it has to be removed to clean and re-grease? …
2019 Volvo Penta 4.3 V-6-200-M Not rated yet
Alarm system beeps once every minute/two, my wife and I both think it is longer than a minute.
The engine is governed to 3500 max RPMs once this condition …
Volvo penta D13B GMPIPS3 Not rated yet
Got a problem on the prot engine volvo penta D13 / year 2014 / 920 hrs error code after 1hr of sea trial . On a 70 foot yacht
MID 128 SID 5 FMI …
Volvo Penta md7a Not rated yet
I accidentally dropped a approx 80mm long plastic tube in my dipstick hole.
Will this cause a proplem?
3.0 GLP-E Not rated yet
Volvo Penta 3.0GLP wont go over 3000 RPM or 10 mpg at full throttle, after about 5 minutes full throttle it starts to pick up speed and drive normal. I …
4.3GXi-J Not rated yet
Fuel injectors #2, 3 and 4 are not firing. Ignition is good. Do those 3 injectors fire at the same time? If so, how do I troubleshoot from here?
Volvo Penta 2002 Not rated yet
I have just changed both fuel filters and now engine won't start?
I've bled air out through system, and I have fuel coming out at the injector pump banjos …
2003 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL-A Not rated yet
Tried starting the engine a few times without realizing the kill switch key was not clipped on
After about the fourth or fifth attempt to start the …
2001 Volvo Penta 5.7 Not rated yet
Oil light blinking and won't go over 5 miles an hour...replaced oil sending switch and temp switch, engine sounds good when running?
2010 Regal 1900ES. 4.3 penta GL Not rated yet
Just need some advice ,,,, my engine is generally hard to start The choke seems to work properly when cold but left overnight it cranks over and over …
KAD32P 2032006204 Not rated yet
Good Day, Has anyone had an issue with the DP-E outdrive knuckle seizing, as there is no greasing points on it, it has to be removed to clean and re-grease? …
Volvopenta IPS 500 Not rated yet
High pitch knocking noise at all rpm.
Spring start-up was perfect on land. Marina launched boat and idled to slip. Next day I started engines and got …
KAMD 300 Not rated yet
KAMD 300 runs fine at idle to 2500 rpm, then surges 200-400 rpm each surge, sometimes can push quickly through the 3000 rpm barrier Currently not able …
kamd 300 Not rated yet
Hi All. We have done the following
cleaned all heat exchangers and replaced the after cooler replaced all hoses
and replaced injectors
adjusted …
volvo penta tamd 40B 1986 Not rated yet
engine starts easy, works good but --
all the instrument gauges lights stay on or
lit after engine starts, and stay on until key
is turned off. …
VP D4-300I, 2010 Not rated yet
My boat has two engine es (1015 hrs) and the problem is engine synchronisation. I haven't used the boat much sine I bought it in 2015 and the problem appeared …
Volvo MD2040 inboard diesel on sail drive 2004 Not rated yet
Checking my sail drive gear box oil last November it looked creamy opaque and its level had risen to nearly overflowing. Clearly the prop shaft seals …
2013 Volvo penta 5.0 EFI SX Not rated yet
I was away for 5 weeks my boat is stored on a lift my batteries went dead the engine well filled with rain water.
I pumped out the water replaced both …
Volvo v8 G5 EVC CAT DP A858968 2018 Not rated yet
i have twin engines like described above, the starboard engine will not fully go to full rpm, When both throttles are all the way forward, it will be …
GM 3.0L I4, 2000 Volvo Penta Not rated yet
I have a 2BBL Holley carb with Auto-Choke
Volvo Pent # 3587981
Holley # 80316-3
Manufactured Date 1199
Model 6R 3250 B 3D
Does anything connect …
5.7Gi-F Not rated yet
We repowered with a brand new long block last year and the engine has about 16 hrs on it. It was running excellent when we docked in Boca for a few days …
D6 435 Not rated yet
Engine indicated low coolant level whilst running, then stated to check engine quickly after. Stopped to idle, lifted hatch to find steam and smoke plus …
volvo penta 300CR, 2021 Not rated yet
Repowered my 2005 22' Davis recreational fishing boat last spring installing new Volvo 300CR engine and outdrive. Ran great for 5 trips-about 55 hrs. …
Volvo Penta, AD41B, serial number is 2204137434 Not rated yet
Hello. One of our AD41b serial number is 2204137434, motors does not respond to throttle at certain times. We could leave the dock and the motor runs great …
2008 4.3 Volvo Glastron GT185 Not rated yet
Engine struggles and laboring and won't plane out running at 2500 RPMs tops.
2bbl Holley carb, went through it, suspected plugged up, it was clean, and …
Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI-P, 2011 Not rated yet
Engine start running rough the last time I was at the lake. When I shut it off it took 5-10 minutes to get it restarted and was running even worse. Made …
Volvo penta 3.0 gl 2008 Not rated yet
Engine cut out after excursion. Didnt think anything of it. Week later took 2 attempts to starts. Felt like missing a beat every 20 seconds or so at low …
KAMD 42 P-A 1996 - Super Charger will not engage Not rated yet
Hell. I'm having a problem with one of my KAMD 42 engines. The supercharger will not engage at all. Starboard engine is just fine. This one was working …
2001 Volvo penta 7.4GI Not rated yet
I have a 2001 21 foot Larson 270 with a volvo penta 7.4L GI engine and it will not come to plane. When in neutral, the engine revs up fine up to 4000rpm+ …
2014 Volvo Penta 275 HP V8 on a Cruisers Sport Series Not rated yet
Boat starts and idles great while I slowly make it to open water. Engine throttles up great and takes off. As soon as I throttle down the engine goes to …
2014 Volvo Penta 285 HP V8 on a Cruisers Sport Series Not rated yet
Boat starts and idles great while I slowly make it to open water. Engine throttles up great and takes off. As soon as I throttle down the engine goes to …
V/P gm 5.7 GXI Not rated yet
high pressure pump keeps failing. Runs fine until I shut it off - then will not re-start. It fires but then quickly quits. I install a new high pressure …
Volvo Penta 5.7L, one of two dual motors in a 2002 Larson 330 Cabrio Not rated yet
Yesterday the boat was running great and on our way back in from 10 miles offshore. We had some problems with our batteries going dead very quickly while …
Volvo penta 5.7gs Not rated yet
Boat will start fine and run for about an hour and then suddenly cuts off. It won't start back again until I wait 20 or 30 mins.
5.0 FL. Not rated yet
Engine turns over when you jump the soleniod but not the key. Have power across safety switch. Don't think I have power to fuel pump as I can't hear it …
Volvo Penta TAMD 74 EDC 1999 Not rated yet
Port engine was going into limp more intermittently following a few seconds of rough idle. Revs go to 1000 and neutral is engaged. Diagnostic button returns …
2009 Four Winns V378 500G IPS Not rated yet
Hi all,
My port engine cuts out once, everytime I take the boat out Once I restart it, then no problem. Usually happens at low RPM's. However, a …
Volvo 5.7 throttle body, 2003 in a 24' crown line bowrider Not rated yet
Engine starts fine but runs rich especially while idle. I really have to feather the throttle while bringing up on plane. Once the boat is on plane, it …
Volvo Penta D-11 2019. 2 engines Not rated yet
Out on the ocean and the port engine just quit. The screen said to turn engine off and restart and then have it checked at next stop. We happen to be …
volvo penta GM 5.0 GL 2004 Not rated yet
Previous owner converted factory 2 barrel to a Carter manufactured 4 barrel (model number is 9779S).
Was running great (jumped out of the hole and top …
Volvo Pantera 1995 5.7 Not rated yet
After running for about 10 minutes will heat up and start smoking. Have changed thermostat and impeller and nothing
D4260 A-B Not rated yet
Out fishing today, started engine, pulled up anchor and engaged forward drive. Engine immediately cut out. Would not restart. EVC says can't start engine …
Volvo Penta , 5.7gl, 1997 Not rated yet
Engine ram in September, brought her home to rehab the entire vessel and have been trying to get her rolling again amd she will not start.
I’ve replaced …
Volvo Penta D-4 300. 2015 Not rated yet
Fuel leaks while engine is running, increases with RPMs from a s\location on the left side (facing from the rear) in a location low behind a plate that …
Volvo Penta D-4 300. 2015 Not rated yet
Fuel leaks while engine is running, increases with RPMs from a s\location on the left side (facing from the rear) in a location low behind a plate that …
1996 VP 5.0 EFI. The tag says: 5 OFI PNCACE 4110132359 and 3868416 Not rated yet
It is a 1996 VP 5.0 EFI that may have been converted to EFI-not sure. However, it was rebuilt and it sits in a 1996 Regal Commodore 258.
The engine …
Volvo model 2003 year 1988 Not rated yet
Runs well up to 2100 rpm once it reaches 2200 rpm emits greyish white smoke from exhaust
Volvo Penta MD31A 1987 Not rated yet
Trying to source 3 x cylinder liner kits, part number 876098.
Any help would me much appreciated.
D6310 Not rated yet
Goes to full throttle for about minute drops 1000rpm air filter full of oil
5.7 Chaparrel, Sunesta 2002 Not rated yet
Will not draw water thru SX drive. Raw water pump has Been replaced and works fine.
volvo tamd41p-a Not rated yet
trying to replace distrbution head seal inplace not going well can it be done . if not how do i remove pump?
1985 volvo penta aq125a in a cobia Not rated yet
im having trouble getting spark or power to distrubitor cap new coil it reads good
2001 volvo penta 7.4 l pefs elctronic fuel injection di Not rated yet
started engine start of season in fl. ran fine for 10 minutes then it stalled. would not restart. after it completely cooled down started right up and …
2010 Volvo Penta D6 435 HP Not rated yet
Hi my name is mark have a Riviera 44 with twin Volvo D6 435 HP engines The port engine is leaking coolant out of the overflow tube when the engine is …
Volvo penta 2001, year ? 90s about. Not rated yet
Hello. I have just acquired a small penta 2001. Can you tell me please what is the typical life of the anode in the cylinder head. I installed a new one …
2002 5.7 GXI Volvo Penta Not rated yet
Runs fine at idle and full throttle, has crossfire at mid throttle already replaced plugs cap rotor fuel filter and has new fuel
VP 2003, 5.7 Gi-d 3869220. 4012091342 Not rated yet
Hello all! Bad way to start but need some help!
After a trouble free boating season (only had to change fuel pump relay), went to fire up the engine and …
Volvo Penta 4.3L GXi-BF, 2002 Not rated yet
Engine starts fine in the morning but is quite difficult to start in afternoon when outside temps are warm. Local mechanic mentioned vapor issue, but …
2006 TAMD 75PE. EDC Not rated yet
A few weeks ago while coming up the ICW i lost turbo boost on my Starboard engine, the next day o lost boost on my port engine,
There was a lit of soot …
Volvo Penta D6-370I-A Not rated yet
I'm getting an alarm "Fuel Pump Controller Failure", How do I fix this?
Volvo Penta 5.0 L GXIB 2002 Not rated yet
The engine will start and run in idle for 10 to 20 min and maintains 600 rpm. I have noticed periods of rough idle after 8 to 10 minutes. The end result …
D4 260 hp diesel 2014 Not rated yet
Have to do a long river run at 6 - 7 knots - about 1 hour - before I can open the throttle. Last time I opened the throttle to go up to 15 knots, after …
Volvo Penta V6-200-A fuel injected year 2015 Not rated yet
When taking off it won't go over 5000 rpm and boggs under load Won't plane out.
Will rev higher without a load
2012 Cobalt 273 with 8.1 GiCE with DPS Not rated yet
When I went to start my boat I received a warning from the EVC saying my boat was in gear (why it wouldn't start) but the throttle says neutral. Additionally, …
Volvo penta 4.3 l 2004 Not rated yet
Engine shut down while idling and will not start
No historical issues
Low hours 254
Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-J 2008 Not rated yet
The engine Can't maintain an idle. Prior to my current issue, the high pressure pump was running extremely hot. So to avoid failure in the middle of the …
volvo penta aq205a 1988. Not rated yet
engine starts ok from cold runs ok for 30 to 40 minutes then just
stops you try starting it wont start right away if you leave for
5 minutes it will …
Volvo Penta, DR-270A-G, 2020, A1095229 Not rated yet
The engine is less than a year old. It starts fine, but then it just stops running within seconds of starting. The only way to avoid that from happening …
260 HP Volvo Penta Not rated yet
Thinking of buying a 2010 Stingray 195LX with a 260Hp Volvo Penta engine. Don’t know what outdrive it has. I believe this is a 350 Chevy engine which are …
2011 4.3L Gxi-P Not rated yet
My throttle body is in bad shape, frozen shut and butterfly doesn't move. Been looking for one on the internet but no luck. wondering if I can clean …
Volvo penta 300 2019 Not rated yet
My computer is reading maintenance motor but on code computer is saying mis firing on cylinder 4 5.
Volvo Penta D4 260 2015 Not rated yet
The engine stops randomly (at idle or in-gear). Check Engine appears on the 4" colour display. The Warning Manager shows "Communications Failure", but …
2002 Volvo Penta 4.3gl Not rated yet
Struggles to fire when starting cold. Once it does fire, it runs great after warming up. Thoughts?
5.0 GXi-N 2010 Not rated yet
Won't start. No spark. Swapped coil, coil module, TPS, ECM, Coil wire, new d cap, Diacom sees crank position sensor and reads rpm when cranking. Tach at …
2008 Volvo Penta 5.0gl-J Not rated yet
My 2008 Volvo 5.0gl-J surges or revs up and down at low speed or in idle. the carb was completely rebuilt but same issue. I have a mechanic looking at …
Volvo V6-225-A 2013 Not rated yet
Engine has loss of power. Will not get out of the hole well or run at 4600 rpms at WOT.
Volo 4.3 Gl Not rated yet
My 2013 Stingray powered by Volvo 4.3 GL is not responding to throttle. I have noticed that the engine will eventually catch up
if I slowly increase …
96volvo penta 5.0 Not rated yet
alternator does not seem to charge enough
thermal switch keeps shutting off
should i replace the alternator?
seems to be a big draw when i use the trim …
Volvo Penta 5.7Gi 2005 Not rated yet
A new power boat owner, with a rebuilt 5.7Gi and new Penta2 Outdrive. About month ago, I was easily able to reach 4,200 - 4,400 RPM's under load at WOT …
Volvo Penta, 8.1 Liter, 2006 Not rated yet
Underload will not go above 1800 rpms
*changed fuel filter
*added sea foam
*Run ethanol free fuel
*changed all 8 coils and spark plugs
1997 Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Not rated yet
Recently bought an older 1997 Albemarle center console wilt a carbonated 7.4 gl in it. Ran it for about 30 minutes, slowed down to just above idle for …
volvo penta 4.3 GXi 2010 Not rated yet
Engine starts up immediately and runs well at slow speeds. Sometimes when the engine is not hot the engine will preform well around 3000 RPM then it suddenly …
2007 Reinell, 5l GXI-G Not rated yet
Replaced the motor in this boat with a professional rebuilt long block. Put all the pieces back on and here is the situation. New coil-ignition module, …
D4-225 aquadrive dph Not rated yet
Sometimes r/h engine will stop and go into alarm when fwd or rev selected. A second or two of noisy engagement the props turn and the engine stops with …
Volvo penta 4.3 gxi , 2006 Not rated yet
I recently bought a 30ft boat with 2 x volvo penta 4.3 gxi. I have no problems in starting the engines when they are cold or even not used for few days/weeks. …
Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-G 2008 Not rated yet
Ran early in the season, now it cranks but won't start. Fuel rail 55 psi. Replaced coil/ignition module, TMAP sensor, crank position sensor, distributor …
volvo penta D4 225i-b bt 2007 Not rated yet
Have to engines first engine work & start fine, second after I turn on the ignition key EVC control does not light up - can't start the engine
have power …
Volvo Penta, 2011, 5.7 GXi, Four Winns Not rated yet
Engine will start but immediately revs to 2000rpm and then shuts off.
Oil pressure good, battery voltage good.
Red warning alert says see Owner’s …
Volvo Penta, 5.0 GXI-CF Not rated yet
Hard start when warm. Engine acts like it is flooded and has to be started at wot. have replaced many parts. IAC, temp sensor etc.
43GXi-Q Volvo V6 Not rated yet
main cooling hose from thermostat housing is rupturing, done it twice now and have replaced pick up pump and circulation pump and all hoses, how is the …
tamd41P Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Albemarle with twin TAMD41P stern drives. I´ve been struggling to figure out why the starboard engine only reaches 3600 RPM and the port …
Volvo Penta GXI (270 hp) 2006 Not rated yet
motor was overheating as was stopped to cool. Then would not re-start.
Volvo Penta AQD 21/250 engine and outdrive. Year is 1968. Not rated yet
The engine had been running normally up to a couple of months ago. Owner said he couldn't start the engine one day, just got a click form the starter. …
VP 5.3L 300hp V8 2016 Not rated yet
My check engine notice and beeping occurred after being out on the water for about 10 minutes. Before that happened, I noticed that the engine was lacking …
Volvo Penta Aqad40b 1985 Not rated yet
Id like to know if it is possible to re seal the 290 duo prop drive lift cylinders "in place"
2000 Kad44 edc Not rated yet
The supercharger not kicking in. Once boat slowly gets to about 2500 rpm turbo kicks in and I can reach top rpm. Supercharger fuse was blown but we replaced …
aq170b 1973 volvo penta aq280 outdrive Not rated yet
i am having a problem with going into forward and reverse. i changed the gimble bearing and now it is very stiff
volvo penta 2003 d2-55 Not rated yet
my filler cap ring on the heat exchanger has corroded completely away. what are my solutions?
in photos one is the filler cap ring that was glued with …
Volvo Penta KAMD 300 2003 Not rated yet
I have twin volvo diesel engines on a 2003 Pursuit 3000 offshore.
Just bought it and I started to have problems with the port side engine.
When the …
Volvo penta, 380 gas, 2013 Not rated yet
I’m struggling to get the air out of the closed cooling system after replacing the thermostat and refilling with coolant. There must be a way to bleed …
Volvo Penta D4 300 2019 Not rated yet
Port engine was running fine and now will not rev above 2200 rpm - Only thing I noticed was the turbo boost pressure was off about 2 PSI from starboard. …
Volvo penta V-8 300-C-G,2016 Not rated yet
At 180 degrees my engine overheats and shuts down, Replaced the sea pump. but still have the problem. Do you think this is a sensor? Been at a shop for …
2009 4.3 L GXI 225 hp Not rated yet
Do you thousand 94.3 L GXI 225 hp 19 pitch prop the boat starts idols goes up to 3000 RPM fine at full throttle wants to lay down and you pull back the …
2011 Volvo Penta 5.0GXI Not rated yet
Keep getting engine alarms and goes into limp mode, I have scanned it and I keep getting different codes, misc fires are common. Bank 1 and Bank 2 codes. …
2011 Volvo Penta 5.0GXI Not rated yet
Keep getting engine alarms and goes into limp mode, I have scanned it and I keep getting different codes, misc fires are common. Bank 1 and Bank 2 codes. …
volovo Penta 5.0 GXI 2004 Not rated yet
My sensor alarm will not shut off. I have had it checked by two different volvo certified shops and they said all the sensors are working fine and the …
1996 Four Winns 240 Deluxe - Volvo Penta 7.4gi Not rated yet
New hoses. New fuel filter. New belts. New low pressure fuel pump. New high pressure fuel pump. New distributor cap. 3/4 full tank. If we go over 30 mph …
Volvo Penta 2017 Not rated yet
I've had this boat for four summers now and this past weekend a beeping alarm began to sound whenever the throttle is placed in idle/neutral. it's a short …
3.5 Volvo Penta I/O Not rated yet
I was cruising in the bay and the overheat buzzer went off and the motor died. I checked the oil in the motor and the outdrive when I got home nd they …
Volvo Penta 200 hp 2017 4Winns Not rated yet
I just recently picked our boat up for the season. I brought it to get gas but it wouldn't take any even though the gauge read close to empty. I brought …
small 4 cyl with aq125a 1984 Not rated yet
aq125a carb with newly installed 44pa1 kit starts and idles just fine will ingage and run at idle , but will not excelerate. engine chokes and dies when …
Volvo Penta BB260C 1987 Not rated yet
I have a Rampage 28’ Sport with twin inboards. The engines die when hot and at idle speed. I can run all day long above 1500 RPM but as soon as I drop …
Volvo Penta BB260C 1987 Not rated yet
I have a Rampage 28’ Sport with twin inboards. The engines die when hot and at idle speed. I can run all day long above 1500 RPM but as soon as I drop …
Volvo Penta V8 300EV I/O 2017 Not rated yet
When out from dock about 200 yards, I get an alarm, small display by shifter says "Reduce RPM,overheating" Garmin glass Helm displays 171 degrees. Engine …
Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI 2007, Twins Not rated yet
Should get up to 4000-4400 RPM but can not get over 3400 at full throttle. After about 2-3 minutes at 3400 RPM both engines power back to about 2200 RPM …
volvo penta gxi-p 2011 Not rated yet
boat runs great for an hour or so pulling tubes and running about. after about 1 hour at start up it will not come to plane. Giving it full throttle does …
5.7Gi 2003 Volvo Penta Not rated yet
New complete fuel module installed... old on was wining. This new one still wines. But in neutral in the Marina, she will run at 4000 rpm all day. But …
1997 volvo penta 3.0 Not rated yet
Hi guys! I am new to boating and really engines so this should be a fun walk through lol. I have a 1997 wellcraft excel. When i bought it the previous …
1999 Volvo Penta 7.4gi Not rated yet
Motor cranks but won’t start. Replaced fuel filter, low and high pressure fuel pumps. Put starting fluid and started until fluid was burned up.
Volvo Penta4.3L 1992 Not rated yet
Runs great at slow speed, trolling as slow as it goes. As soon as we power up it dies. It may run for a minute or two before it just stops or it may only …
4012104790 VOLVO 8.1 GXI-D Not rated yet
this is a 40' boat with twin 8.1 GXI-D.
Boat ran after launch for 10 minutes, then just stopped dead, didn't stutter, sputter...nothing, just dead stop. …
Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-A S/N 4012050969 Not rated yet
Fuel pumps not turning on. Has fire and will crank if fuel is poured down throttle body. Computer beeps one time when you turn it on. (I was expecting …
Volvo Penta md7a/110s 1979 Not rated yet
Motor starts up and runs, but the propeller does not engage so the boat does not move.
Volvo penta d2 75 Not rated yet
Hi our boat is stuck in lanzarote. She was consuming about 8-9 L of fuel per hour at 1600 rpm. No leaks, engine running normally, new filters. There is …
Volvo Penta 5.7 GL-J 2011 Not rated yet
2011 Chaparral Sunesta. Discrepancy between gauge total hours (350 hours), ECM total hours (350) and RPM breakdown hours (1000+). Boat condition is consistent …
1995 5.0FLPHUB Not rated yet
Oil pressure dropped. Turned off engine. No water in the oil. No oil in the bilge. Removed oil filter and it is dry.
1994 volvo penta 5.0 MPI Model #50FACPMDA Not rated yet
1994 OMC Cobra 5.0 with MPFI
Model # 50FACPMDA
Serial # TO1265536
One day on the lake we set out from the dock and all was going well. When we reached …
1986 Volvo penta 5.0L 225d Not rated yet
Hello i just buy a 1986 bayliner capri cuddy with 21 ft sterndrive and when i try to start it the carburator start throwing gasoline like a vulcano...i …
2002 Volvo Penta 5.7L GXI-D Not rated yet
2003 Cruisers Yacht 3075 problem, Every morning it is start normally and working good, but after I back to slip and shut down the engines, and it will …
Volvo Penta 380 CD Gas, 2015, SPN 4237 code, Regal 28 Express Not rated yet
We’re getting a ltft 1 spn 4237 fault code, have replaced 1 of the pre catalyst O2 probes and both of the post catalyst probes as they were in bad shape. …
Volvo Penta 3.0 1996 Not rated yet
High idle after throttle is advanced and returned to neutral. On start up the engine idles correctly, but will not return to the proper idle after throttle …
Help with 2014 Volvo Penta V6 225HP 4.3L and DPS-B 1.95 outdrive Not rated yet
I've got dual 2014 Volvo Penta V6 225HP 4.3L and DPS-B 1.95 outdrives, about 270 hours on each. I recently changed the gear oil on both drives. I used …
Volvo Penta 4.3 GXi-C Not rated yet
Engine will not trim down. Complete silence. Trimming up works just fine.I read that there is a 50 amp cuircuit breaker power trim pump that needs to …
AQ260A Volvo Penta Starfire Fisherman ST 215 1984 Not rated yet
Hello,I am looking for a sn original swim platform for my boat. Does anyone know where I might go to find one. This may not be the place to ask but it …
volvo d6Penta Not rated yet
This is not an actual problem but a question.I own a pair of D6 Volvo penta and I noticed from the company manual that the cold crancking amps (CCA) for …
Volvo penta 41dp twin engines Not rated yet
Both engines rebuilt. Injectors and fuel pump replaced. No smoke. Runs full throttle at the shop but under a load turbo is not able to spin up. Port engine …
v-6 280 c-s Not rated yet
keep getting warning light that codes to exhaust sensor and catalytic converter? cant seem to fix. I have seen bypass modules and connection extenders. …
2003 Volvo penta 5.7 GXI-C Not rated yet
Fuse panel overheated/melted and main wire bundle damaged as well.
What could have possibly caused this condition?
What potential hidden damage may I …
Volvo 500 diesel IPS 2009 Tiara Not rated yet
EVC alarm 1 going off when starting starboard engine. If I acknowledge alarm everything runs normally. Should I do an Auto Configuration to try and clear …
1994 volvo penta 5.0 MPI Not rated yet
I Replaced both fuel pumps and boat starts up, idles well and in neutral I can raise the RPM quickly without any problem, but as soon as I put a load on …
VP 5.7 GI-J 2005 Trying to Replace with VP 5.0 GX i Not rated yet
engines are Vortec GM VP engines with MPI. Original 5.7 is a GI-J 300hp in a 2005 Chaparral Sunesta 252 . I searched many hours for a used 5.7 complete …
2004 GXI-E Not rated yet
Intermitant no start with low fuel pressure.
On rae occasions with lots of engine run time the engine will no start and my diagnosis leads me to the …
D6 500 Not rated yet
I cannot recalibrate the port fuel tank after new CPU installed on 2010 Regal 4460 with VP D6 500 ips. Tried removing the sensor from the tank also without …
1998 volvo penta 4.3 high output scarab jetdrive Not rated yet
trying to find info on coupler between engine and drive, apparently I damaged it reinstalling engine after repair, engine revs and boat barely moves..can't …
Volvo-Penta D240 2013 Not rated yet
Have a volvo-penta D240 engine . Have replace te ECU to overcome a starting fault. Motor would not start. The ECU fixed the problem, However now the Tachometer …
Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi PEFS 2001 Not rated yet
Boat will start fine in the dock. Boat will run fine but will randomly at time loose power. Will throttle it down, and ease it back up and most of the …
Volvo Penta 4.3L carb, 2000, Four Winns Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Four Winns 180 Horizon 4.3L 4 barrel carb. It always starts right up for me but is very cold blooded. I have to run it in neutral 1500+ …
Aq270 Not rated yet
When running boat fast water comes out where my shifter handle is?
Where is the seal that stops this?
Does not happen when boat is going slow
Volvo Penta, V6 225 DP, 2014 Not rated yet
The boat was in service in June and was not used until two weeks before..
The motor runs fine in neutral in all rpm and the props running freely, but …
AD31 P-A year 2000. on Glastron 249 Not rated yet
starts first time and runs smooth, revs up to 3500 with no load but in gear with load goes up to 2000 but will not go higher, even though the throttle …
Volvo penta 5 ogxi-a ~2002 Not rated yet
No power to fuel pumps.
A little history of boat. It was purchased with cracked water jackets. The engine was removed and the water jackets repaired. …
penta single cylinder 9hp 2000 series Not rated yet
after its been running for about 20 mins it starts to struggle. It starts fine without any problems. I have had fuel filters changed but has made no difference …
Volvo AQ151B 1987 Not rated yet
Water in the carburetors. previous owner ran engines dry of fuel carburetors removed and cleaned/set up, fuel filters replaced fuel tank refilled engine …
Volvo Penta 5.0 GL, 2007, Glastron Not rated yet
Through out the summer the boat/ motor has loss is jump. Taking out yesterday would not get over 3500 rpm, then today nothing over 2000 rpm. In neutral …
Volvo Penta B20 AQ130D acceleration issue Not rated yet
My Volvo Penta B20 AQ130D has presented with a puzzling acceleration issue. The motor starts and idles perfectly however on accelerating in gear it fails …
Volvo Penta B20 AQ130D acceleration issue Not rated yet
My Volvo Penta B20 AQ130D has presented with a puzzling acceleration issue. The motor starts and idles perfectly however on accelerating in gear it fails …
Volvo Penta 5.0 GL, 2007, Glastron Not rated yet
Through out the summer the boat/ motor has loss is jump. Taking out yesterday would not get over 3500 rpm, then today nothing over 2000 rpm. In neutral …
2011 Volvo diesel d-6 435 hp Not rated yet
I have just experienced my 2nd engine failure in less than a year. First one last August, last week my starboard engine did the same exact thing. The first …
1996 Volvo Penta, 5.0 Efi, 260 HP I/O Not rated yet
A trim line hose connector is broken. I need to replace the hose. I have been told that I will need to pull the motor to replace the hose. Estimate was …
2007 Volvo Penta 5.0 Not rated yet
Volvo Penta 5.0 engine dies with rapid deceleration such as when a skier falls down and I pull back the throttle quickly, the engine dies and starts easily …
Volvo Penta 5.7 gxi-f 2005 Not rated yet
I am having trouble with my starboard engine in my Larson 330 Cabrio. First it would not start, so the mechanic changed out the wires on the fuel pump. …
Volvo 5.7 Gi 300 2010 Not rated yet
I was going at cruising speed and the engine just shut off. It would not turn over so I checked over everything and determined the the battery was low …
2005 5.0gxi Volvo penta Not rated yet
Put the boat in the water today and engine would not start. Took the boat to dock and took the head off the engine finally getting it started when throttle …
2001 Volvo penta 5.7 gi fuel injected Not rated yet
When I try to throttle up and bring the boat on plane, at 2,000 RPM the motor starts to stumble and an engine alarm goes off. Things I have eliminated, …
5.0 l GXI In board 2004 volvo penta Not rated yet
Boat has been in storage for 2 years and now in the water. Engine will start and idle at about 600 rpm for a minute or two and then will stall out. As …
volvo penta 4.3 gl 2001 Not rated yet
Engine is cutting out after warming up. Acts like the key is being shut off. If I let it sit for awhile and it'll drive fine for about 5 minutes. The tac …
Volvo Penta 28hp raw water cooled engine not firing. Not rated yet
Hi there, new to forum and first post! Have a Volvo penta 28hp (2093) inboard engine on my boat. It’s been dry docked for 12 months and was lifted back …
Volvo Penta 28hp raw water cooled engine not firing. Not rated yet
Hi there, new to forum and first post! Have a Volvo penta 28hp (2093) inboard engine on my boat. It’s been dry docked for 12 months and was lifted back …
5.0 Chevy Volvo penta 2004 Not rated yet
Our boat just died in the water though it ran days before. It has fuel ignition with 50+ pounds of gas to the rails but no fuel to the cylinders. We get …
2004 GL 5.0 Volvo Penta Not rated yet
On Saturday ran the boat for a couple of hours no issue actually never had a issue.On Sunday was just going to bring the boat in and went around the lake …
Volvo Penta, D4-300, 2018 Not rated yet
When out cruising and slow down to enter a no wake zone the low oil pressure alarm goes off and shows a pressure of 7psi. Oil level is correct and oil …
5.7 GS 1998 Not rated yet
I have a 21’ Chris Craft Bowrider and was on the water all day, boat was running great, 42mph at about 4700 rpm. Shut it off to swim and when we started …
Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi e 2005 Not rated yet
Replaced long block dew to piston 6 blowing up. Re dressed motor with existing intake fuel injection hoses etc. new items include iac, crank sensor , …
volvo penta 4.3 gl 1999 Not rated yet
Hi, I have two problems.
first is most pressing. Was driving it last weekend and it stopped running while I was driving at around 3000 rpm. Just stopped …
volvo penta 4.3 gl 1999 Not rated yet
Hi, I have two problems.
first is most pressing. Was driving it last weekend and it stopped running while I was driving at around 3000 rpm. Just stopped …
Volvo Penta D3 130hp Diesel 2010 Not rated yet
Volvo Penta display says "Caution: Check engine". The fault is not specified in greater detail. The display is very basic.
Before this, I have had …
1997 four winns horizon 200 volvo penta 5.7 Not rated yet
the trim does not stop with the trim button on the throttle. and the trailer button does not work at all. also when moving the motor up and down the …
2018 Volvo Penta D1-30F Not rated yet
Hi. On my previous boat the engine would not start if I was not in neutral. On this new boat, if I am in gear the engine will still turn over if I press …
Volvo Penta 4.3 GL SX, 2007 Not rated yet
The trim won't go up and down, but the motor goes on. It's stuck all they way up now. I tried adding fluid and it was full. I swapped relays (up and down) …
GM 307QLV 200HP Sterndrive 1972 Chris Craft Lancer 19' Not rated yet
I just picked this boat up a couple weeks ago and I'm new to boating. First few times out it was great, planed out well and would hold 3200-3500rpm cruising …
2000 Volvo Penta 5.0GI Not rated yet
Last week the port engine stoped and drove back in on one engine. I figured out why it stopped just electrical connection. Fixed it tested engines both …
50FAPHUE(or B) Not rated yet
Hello,
Boat is a 1995 Four Winns Vista 278, outdrives say Volvo Penta SX,
Engines are Ford 5.0 EFI ( looks like Mustang or F150 car engines)
One engine …
Volvo kamd300A Not rated yet
My port engine is producing a lot of black smoke and soot. Also using much more fuel than I should. I.E. Started with 160 gal diesel and ran for 1 hr at …
1995 volvo penta 5.0 fi Not rated yet
boat started up perfect at the boat launch ...ran flawlessly...turned it off and when i went to re start motor started very slow...meaning it took 12- …
Volvo 5.0 gxi 2006 Not rated yet
Engine has always started without need to choke and would hold a perfect idle at about 800 RPM. Very suddenly will not start without choking and dies …
Volvo 5.0 gxi 2006 Not rated yet
Engine has always started without need to choke and would hold a perfect idle at about 800 RPM. Very suddenly will not start without choking and dies …
Volvo Penta TAMD41P-A 1998 Not rated yet
Engine dumped 10litres just oil into bilge of Beneteau Antares from right side engine. No obvious sign where leak from so replaced 10 gaskets from oil …
2002 Chaparral 235 ssi with Volvo Penta 5.0 starting issues Not rated yet
Last year when starting the boat, it would cold start without throttle, first time no issues. Toward the end of the year it stopped doing this and needed …
Volvo TAMD63 L 2001 or 2002 Not rated yet
Hi. My boat has twin Volvo diesels as indicated. It soots and deposits accumulate on the stern esp in a following wind. I have re-proped removing an inch …
1979 AQ140A Not rated yet
Runs and starts fine. Stalls after about 20 minutes of running. It acts as if it's flooding out. It's really hard to start after it stalls and will not …
1975 Apollo 17' closed bow I/O Volvo Penta 4 cup Not rated yet
Hello! So thankful I found this web sight. I am actually in the process of buying a boat (as cheap as possible) with my 4 friends. We love to fish and …
1998 Volvo Penta 7.4L Gipwtr Not rated yet
I am looking for replacement fuel injectors for my motor.My manual says Volvo Penta 3857700. I am looking for cross reference numbers to mercruiser, or …
Volvo Penta V8-225 2014 Not rated yet
The boat sat idle for close to 2 years. Started engine and noticed a whining noise from fuel pump. shut down. At this time it did run well just noticed …
Volvo Penta 4.3 gxi 2007 Not rated yet
Starts and runs fine up just before planing out. Bogs down. It set for three years. I remove the gas, I clean the fuel cell and replace the water pump. …
Volvo Penta 5.7 gi 2003 Not rated yet
Volvo Penta 5.7 gi cranks but wont start
De-winterized the boat and it started right up. took the boat out 3 or 4 times for about a total of 3 hours …
Mercruiser 5.0GL. 20 Not rated yet
Starts and idles about a minute then bogs down and dies. Restarts and only idles about 30 seconds and dies . It runs at 2000 rpms and momentarily goes …
5.7l 2bbl not sure of model its in a 23ft chris craft Not rated yet
I replaced upper gaskets on engine and didn't take a picture of the coil. Engine is fully reassembled, i tried it with the 2 purple wires on positive …
5.7l 2bbl not sure of model its in a 23ft chris craft Not rated yet
I replaced upper gaskets on engine and didn't take a picture of the coil. Engine is fully reassembled, i tried it with the 2 purple wires on positive …
Volvo Penta, 2D-55E. 5103995386P Not rated yet
These 2D-55E are around 2008 models . I installed 2 new MDI, boxes on the moters. These lasted 27 hours for one and 30 plus for the other. Then I replaced …
Volvo Penta 3.0GS PEFS 2000 Not rated yet
I just replaced the flywheel on my Volvo Penta 3.0GS PEFS and am trying to shim the starter so the flywheel edge is 1/8 inch from the pinion gear shaft. …
Volvo Penta, D4 210, 2003 Not rated yet
Hi, was getting a random fault light that when traced was in relation to a faulty trim sensor. I got my mechanic to replace the trim sensor (part number …
2003 Volvo Penta 5.7L engine Not rated yet
The motor has 102 hours. It was running fine when suddenly the speedometer quit working & the engine started stalling. I put the engine in neutral & …
Aq131 Not rated yet
92 b230 engine Aq131b. Compression good fuel pump pressure to carb and spark at distributor light spark at plug. Not sure if it’s strong enough. Rolls …
Volvo D3-130A-APS 2003001616 2004/05 Not rated yet
EVC SHOWS RED WARNING TRIANGLE + Engine electrics fault require attention soon,Engine revs reduced by half 2000revs can you point me in the most common …
Volvo penta d2-75 2015 saildrive Not rated yet
The saildrive has 20 hours of the on it. It takes 5 seconds for the drive to engage into forward and 10 seconds for it to engage into reverse. If I run …
volvo penta kamd300A's Not rated yet
My engines were running fine all day, trolling and all. Went to bring engines up to speed for the ride home and my port engine won't sync up to my starboard …
D6 - 370 HP with twin D series IPS Drives Not rated yet
Steering under power is not very responsive but docking station control has no issues. They are both tied into the EVC system. This is a 2010 Tiara 43 …
5 liter v-8 2007 Not rated yet
Engine starts and runs. revs up in neutral but when in gear in the water it will only rev to 2500 RMP. I have changed the coil, distributor, fuel pump, …
2004 volvo penta sx 5.0L Not rated yet
Very hard steering either direction. Can the steering cable be rebuilt or lubricated? Was able to disconnect cable at steering wheel and cable looks like …
1997 Glastron 4.3 Volvopenta Not rated yet
After sitting up all winter we have finally found time to go out in the boat, put a fresh battery in it, fresh gas, checked the oil that all checks out …
2007 Glastron with Volvo Penta 4.3 SX-A slipping until warm Not rated yet
Happened once last year and now again this year. When I first put it in the water for the day so cold, it feels like the engine is spinning fast but the …
1996 5.8 litre Volvo Penta Not rated yet
Tried to start the boat after winter storage and it will turn over but not fire. I have not diagnosed a gas or spark problem yet.
4 cylinder valvo Penta Capri 1987 Not rated yet
It was running good hit something and I messed up the exhaust changed it now when I get it to start it looks like water is coming in from the lower back …
2000 5.7 volvo Not rated yet
When started the steering wheel shakes from side to side. Really bad when trimmed up
Volvo penta 4.3 GL PEFS 2000 Not rated yet
Checked oil on dipstick was overfill
Drained it to find fuel mixed with oil. Where is it coming from or where do I begin to look.
Volvo Penta I/O refitting inboard Not rated yet
hello, I have a 1997 sportcraft 252 230 volvo diesel, i/o I have engine and out drive out due to some costume work i decided to relocate live well, and …
refitting to inboard from volvo i/o Not rated yet
hello, I have a 1997 sportcraft 252 230 volvo diesel, i/o I have engine and out drive out due to some costume work i decided to relocate live well, and …
Prop slipping Not rated yet
2018 mercury 90hp 4 stroke prop feels to be slipping at high rpm and fine at low rpm. Replaced hub and problem still remains.
1994 Larson 194 Sri Volvo Penta 5.0 Not rated yet
Was running it was doing great hit sand bar still doing good for bout 30 mins then just started grinding slowed down to idle trying to get it back to launch …
2005 4.3L Gxi V6 Volvo Penta acceleration issue Not rated yet
2005 4.3L Gxi V6 starts and idles fine and runs smooth at accelerated speeds without a load. Unfortunately, accelerating under a load, it will climb thru …
5.7 L Volvo Penta on 74 Chris-Craft Not rated yet
I'm trying to figure out the specs for a recently aquired 25ft 1974 Chris Craft with the 5.7L Volvo Penta V8 such as it's top speed up torque ect ect, …
Volvo Penta 2003 series 28hp 3 cylinder High Idling Not rated yet
What could be causing my Volvo penta 2003 series 28hp 3 cylinder in my sailboat idle at 1500 RPMs. Way too high that's what I normally run Full Throttle …
Volvo penta 2002 saildrive marine engine Not rated yet
This motor make a loud noise when cranking, have replaced exhaust elbow and had fuel pumps serviced but noise still there.Has anyone any suggestions as …
Volvo Penta drive Fuel injection stops working Not rated yet
1999 seaswirl stripper 5.7 liter Chevy engine, Volvo Penta drive. No fuel from the injector's after 30 seconds to a minute of running. Replaced all the …
1995 Volvo Penta 3.0 starting Not rated yet
The engine turns over but no spark. By jiggling throttle handle it it will fire right up and run fine. When I turn if off it may or may not start again …
volvo penta 225d problem with speed /rpm Not rated yet
i have volvo penta 225d motor on my glastron 214, and before i go to 4500 rpm and now only 3200 rpm...i dont know where the problem is...the speed was …
Volvo Penta 5.0 Problems Not rated yet
I had this problem and I removed the starter motor and had it tested, it was fine. I ended up changing the slave solenoid after which, the ground wire …
Reverse polarity in my 5.7 Volvo Penta Not rated yet
Last spring (in the process of starting to de-winterizing our boat) my husband accidentally hooked up the dual battery cables backwards and tried to start …
Unplugged Volvo Penta Electronic Throttle Not rated yet
I just bought a 1998 21' Cape Horn Fishing boat with tower. It has a Evenrude E-tec 200 that is driven by a Volvo Penta electronic throttle control. …