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on topic: Volvo Penta outdrive at dock
New Volvo Penta Ocean Series with the composite outdrive designed for
in-water storage in salt water. Dealer suggested that at dock, leave outdrive down completely so the hydraulic piston controlling outdrive trim is completely drawn in and not exposed to salt water. This is the only part of the outdrive not bottom painted, including the stainless duoprops. Problem is with winter low tides here in SW Florida, with the outdrive down, at low tide, the outdrive is pinned in mud at the dock. (We had -0.87 ft low tide two nights ago.) Anyone have any experience or knowledge on whether its better with the outdrive down pinned with some of the boat's weight on it but with a protected hydraulic piston or up with the boat floating free but an exposed stainless trim piston? The issue would be buildup of marine life on the stainless piston that might damage seals as the piston is drawn in as it would be trimming down. I realize this is a new issue with an I/O actually designed to be left in salt water. Suggestions? Thanks! Rob West |
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