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Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed

Posted By: Vic Roy
Date: Tuesday, 24 May 2005, at 10:31 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed (Walter Kaprielian)

Like Walter, my view remains that this system is the worst of all worlds for rec. boats. I follow developments in the commercial marine industry, and it is just a Z drive like the harbor tugs use now. If you never run aground, it's fine, other than you have a 90 degree gear drive under water like an outdrive on a small boat, with the obvious seal problems.

Having run Vulva products in the past, I reamin doubtful that their over-engineering is the way to go vs. the Cummins KISS engines.

UV

Messages In This Thread

Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feeds it
Capt. Mike Holmes -- Tuesday, 24 May 2005, at 8:53 p.m.

Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed
Tony Meola -- Tuesday, 24 May 2005, at 9:59 p.m.

Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed
Walter Kaprielian -- Tuesday, 24 May 2005, at 10:12 p.m.

Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed
Vic Roy -- Tuesday, 24 May 2005, at 10:31 p.m.

Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed
Seaveyor -- Wednesday, 25 May 2005, at 6:03 p.m.

Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed
Capt. Mike Holmes -- Wednesday, 25 May 2005, at 10:56 p.m.

Re: Volvo backwards drive bites the hand that feed
Hal S. Lovato -- Saturday, 28 May 2005, at 10:47 a.m.