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http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/home/521957-video-volvo-penta-touts-its-new-engine-lineup Finally Volvo introduced their 380 engine. Video is quite interesting and Volvo never mentions cruise RPMs compared the 8.1. They have two installed in a Formula 34PC per the link. Very interesting, but...

This is from the marinepartsexpress.com newsletter and talks about Ethanol problems. Noted they talk about the Volvo Penta fuel pump issues some members have had on the forum "Recently, we have had many questions about the effect that ethanol has on marine engines. The government's decision to...

Any owners with a 2001 40pc and the Hyd platform? Friends have one and they don't have the pwc supports. I've only seen pictures, but appears that at one time they were on the platform? Any help is appreciated. Don't know if the pwc mounts were optional back in 2001 Thanks

Not sure how the factory paints the hulls, but how would a marine paint shop paint a 12 year old boat? Does it matter if the gelcoat is uv damaged, but no gel damage? Didn't know if the gel gets cleaned, sanded, primed, painted, clear coat ? Thanks

When Formula laid off all those employees in 2009, does anyone know if any of them have been offered their jobs back or are production numbers still low? I was reviewing some old news, and an article stated that 225 were laid off and expected to be out at least six months. Thanks

Looking for thoughts on the new Volvo 380 engine in a new Formula 350ss or 350 CBR Volvo is selling this engine as "the" replacement for the out of production 8.1 Gi from Volvo. Volvo is advertising a 285 lbs. lighter "total" package weight savings over the 8.2 from Merc. This engine also...

Anyone looking at new boats, Merc has changed the exhaust system on the newer 8.2 engines. Instead of three catalyst bricks for each manifold, they have gone to a single brick more commonly found on the small blocks and what Volvo used on the 8.1. Merc has a few pictures online. They...

In the July / August issue of BOATING, they talk about Wi-Fi Range Boosters. Digital Antenna PDQ Connect Wave WiFi Is anyone using one of these products ? Curious IF they work and how much further your range can be from the transmitter / receiver ?? Thanks !

For those interested, there is a Volvo produced video on YouTube on the new 380 engine. Obviously one sided, but expected. Looks like a good engine for single applications and twin under 32'. Sorry for no link, but type in Volvo v8-380.

Does anyone know what kind of Asian Carp are the ones that were shown all over the media last year in the Chicago River that jump out of the water from the engine noise, etc ?? There were some found downriver from this catch location last year. To me, the jumping carp are a whole lot worse than...

Looks like the Volvo Penta 8.1 might be dead. Formula no longer shows it as an engine option as of today 2-15-12. They do show a new Volvo Penta V8-380C which is probably the new 6.0 engine rumored to be introduced in Miami this week. If you goto the build a boat section, any of the boats that...

With Miami soon approaching, any predictions of what Merc and Volvo might announce for new products ?? Volvo will announce a replacement for the 8.1 engine and it's not going to be a big block Merc will announce a Axius retrofit product Formula ???

Here in San Diego and saw a nice Morning Sand SS on the water Saturday afternoon! Any forum members boat? Great day to be on the bay.

Looks like a very nice and well engineered combo! http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopenta/na/en-us/our_company/press_releases/_layouts/CWP.Internet.VolvoCom/NewsItem.aspx?News.ItemId=106598&News.Language=en-gb A pair of these in a 37pc or 400ss would sweeeet

BoatTest has an article on this along with Yanmar website... http://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Yanmar/1000004_8LV_2011 It's built by Toyota (used in LandCruiser) and has dimensions very very close to a 8.1 / 8.2 gasser...Comes in sterndrive packages and this fall a JOYSTICK At least it's...