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Even the first Volvo stern drive was rated at 80 HP and with the growing automotive engine power sterndrives became the go-to product. Change oils anodes gaskets etc which will require a haul-out or slipping. Throughout our 60 years of marine manufacturing weve witnessed the evolution of sterndrive motors.

This is of particular significance to consumers who are interested in pocket cruisers boats which have amenities like a head a galley and separate sleeping quarters in a boat less than 30 feet in length. Step by step instruction for how to quickly and easily identify the root cause when your Marine Engine will crank over but not start. As pleasure boats grew in size during the 70s and 80s buyers wanted more power.

Due to this sterndrive motors require regular maintenance. Get Drive App for free on your mobile phone or tablet. My boat with a mercruiser engine and sterndrive died suddenly as if someone had pulled the plug on it or a critical fuse had blown.

Saltwater or brackish water are going to have a corrosive effect on the exposed sterndrive motors. One boat is a shaft or V-drive and the other is a twin sterndrive. Anuncio Get the information to download Drive.

Manufacturers install sacrificial anodes that are designed for your boats sterndrive and protect the aluminum housing from corrosion. At least the first time I could turn the. If your boat spends much of its time in saltwater corrosion of the sterndrive becomes a concern.