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Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 9:55:04 AM

any thoughts on which is better, or just a preference?
again new to lake, so you got to have a boat now!!!!!

Name:	twc -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 10:18:07 AM

Whichever one you can find parts and service for.

Peace,
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Name:	MovinFr8 -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 10:20:00 AM

Big Al Welcome to the lake, what part are you on?

Go to the "Boat Maintenence Forum" located down the left side and ask "Cat Boat" the same question and he will give a professional answer instead of an opinion. He is a friendly guy that has a business working on boats.

Good luck!

Name:	MovinFr8 -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 10:22:18 AM

And following what Tom said, I believe a Mercruiser engine is built from a Chevy Motor....

Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 10:25:29 AM

we are clost to rabbit branch and thanks for the info.

Name:	twc -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 10:29:44 AM

Good point. Cat is the place to ask that question.

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Name:	bama dave -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 1:43:40 PM

My vote would be for the Mercruiser package. Best reason is you have an almost built in Mercruiser authorized dealer at Surfside Marina. Jerry and Diana Woods run the best shop on that end on the lake. Rodney is the shop foreman and lead mechanic and has been there for over 15 years. He is also factory trained. Why buy a product that would have to be taken any further than necessary for service. I have only owned Mercruisers and swear by them, wouldn't own anything else. My 2 cents.

Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	volvo vs. mercruiser i/o
Date:	7/15/2009 2:24:21 PM

thanks bama dave,

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