Don't Laugh...Volvo Duo-Prop question
07-13-2002 | 10:23 PM
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Don't Laugh...Volvo Duo-Prop question
I'm considering a boat...30 ft with twin small blocks and volvo Dup-Props...any opinions about increasing horsepower to 325-350? Can the drives handle it? How strong and efficient are these drives? All my experience has been with Mercury......HELP...
07-13-2002 | 10:55 PM
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The "standard" DuoProp (the DP-S) is available with engines all the way up to 420 hp 496's, so you'll be fine at the numbers you're talking about. For really big power (up to 600 hp) you want the DP-X.
By the way - The DP-S is a silver-colored drive with through-prop exhaust. I'm not as familiar with the older style white units with bullet tailcones on the props. You can also check www.penta.volvo.se for more information.
By the way - The DP-S is a silver-colored drive with through-prop exhaust. I'm not as familiar with the older style white units with bullet tailcones on the props. You can also check www.penta.volvo.se for more information.
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