Boat Bottom; Bottom Painting; Engine Alignment; Engine Submersion - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Boat Bottom

The condition of the boat's bottom can affect your
boat's performance. Marine growth, present in fresh
water as well as salt water, will reduce boat speed. A
boat bottom with evidence of marine growth can
cause a reduction in top speed of 20 percent or more.
Periodically clean the bottom of your boat following
the manufacturer's recommendations. Bottom paint-
ing may also be desirable.

Bottom Painting

If your boat is in water where marine growth is a prob-
lem, using an antifouling paint may reduce the growth
rate. Be aware of laws that may limit your paint choice
and its use.
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A pure Teflon®-based agent is recommended.
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Copper-based antifouling paint may be used.
CAUTION! Do not paint transom shield or
drive with copper-based paint. If you do use
copper-based paint on your boat bottom,
leave a 1-inch border between the paint and
the transom shield. Failure to follow this in-
struction will result in severe corrosion of the
transom shield and drive system.
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Vinyl-butyl based antifouling paint is a recom-
mended alternative.
See your Volvo Penta dealer for an EPA-approved an-
tifouling paint suitable for your area.
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Engine Alignment

Because of the special tools required, a Volvo Penta
dealer must do the engine alignment. This should be
done during off-season storage preparations.
CAUTION! Failure to periodically check en-
gine alignment may result in premature fail-
ure of the engine coupler.
If you wish to align the engine yourself, please refer to
the Volvo Penta publication entitled Installation: Stern-
drive Gasoline Engines.

Engine Submersion

1. Remove the engine from the water as quickly as
possible.
2. Contact your local Volvo Penta dealer for service.
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Your dealer will need to drain all water from the
engine and immediately lubricate all internal
parts.
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All electrical devices must also be dried and
inspected for water damage.
3. Frequently check engine compartment for gaso-
line fumes and excessive water accumulation. In
addition, make sure that the water depth in the
bilge is kept well below the flywheel housing.
CAUTION! Delay in completing the above ac-
tions will result in extensive engine damage.
VPA 7743722 English 10-2004