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Yes, tow mode will only let you accelerate to a preset RPM. This lets you move the throttle very quickly to WOT without having to watch the tach. This is beneficial for skiers starting a run. But tow mode also KEEPS the motor at that preset RPM even if there are additional loads on the boat from the ...

Funny enough, I was so focused on setting new dock lines, tying up fenders, startup procedures, maneuvering, navigating, right of way, engine flush, scrubbing off salt, and shut down procedures, just about the only thing I didn't do was take photos or video!!

Thanks for all the support, feedback ...

UPDATE!! We finally had all our issues resolved BEFORE Memorial Day. We just had four great days (including Friday) out on the water. Got the boat up to just shy of 50mph. Fueled up for the first time at our local fuel dock (got 100 miles on 26 gallons, lots of no wake, though...). Docked in our new ...

Next up on our new boat delivery saga (originally scheduled for May 3, now lucky if we’ll see it for Memorial Day), after waiting two weeks to replace the faulty sea water engine flush valve, we launch the boat at our marina only to experience the same exact leak from the same exact part. Ok. We are ...

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I purchased a new 2019 R3 with the 300 Volvo Penta in September and went to take delivery last weekend. The boat was blocked INSIDE the dealership all winter. In other words, the boat never saw water until last weekend. Upon our visual inspection of the engine compartment, there was about six ...

hi - at the NY Boat show last month, the Volvo guy from the Volvo booth walked us through the Volvo Penta V8-300 DP setup. The engine was set up on a pedestal, so it was easy to see all the parts he was taking about. He told me not to forget to maintain (i.e., replace) the two exhaust manifold ...