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Old 02-01-2013, 04:52 PM
Miles Offshore Miles Offshore is offline
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I took one in on trade for a 36' steel hull boat. It had a volvo diesel with a jackshaft to a volvo stern drive. I removed the stern drive and made it straight inboard since I leave my boats in the water. I believe the boat was a 1978 model. I eventually removed the volvo and put in a 454 Crusader. With the diesel it may have made 15-17knts. but the noise was deafening. After 6-8 hours of running the noise would get to you. I guess she'll make close to 30 now
I believe the noise was the reason the po-po went to the marine power 350's in our boats, especially if they were that loud!
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