Recent content by Becnme

I am very happy with the 45, it is a comfortable boat with good performance and sea worthiness. I have had the boat for two years and so far no pod problems and I am amazed at the performance out of smaller diesels. That said I am prepared for them to bite me someday! I was told by IPS mechanics...

Has any one here who has a Volvo Penta engine, replaced the burned out 4" display with something other than the Volvo option. I have a 45 with IPS but some gas boats have the same display.

Have you tried Formula? I have an 09 45 and have received a lot of info and parts from them.

I am looking at an 05 40 PC with Yanmars. I would like to hear any thoughts from owners on this package. My main concern is smoke and diesel fumes at cruise and idle. I know about the valve problems.

I am new to the site and Formula (coming over from Searay) and would like some opinions from owners on the pods. I will be looking at 06-08 40 PC's. I have read what I can here and have seen upgrading to a newer version , trans oil coolers, sealing ring etc. My major question is what does the...