velvet drive transmissions ???

[SK48]

I just purchased a boat last weekend with a velvet drive transmission. I have never owned a velvet drive. What type of trans fluid do you use in one. ATF ? Gear oil ?
It looks like ATF but kind of brown (not good) What do you recomend to change it with?

[Stab-n-Steer]

SK48,
It seems this question gets asked frequently... The manual calls for Dextron II automatic transmission fluid. If you go with a good synthetic like Redline Hi-Temp ATF you won't have any problems at all. Make sure you drain the old oil completely before putting in the new...
S&S

[bilgewiper]

try going to http://www.marinegears.com/techboard/ for any answers to velvet drive questions. Seems like they recomend to NOT use synthetic because it is actually too slippery.
Ethan

[VD CRUISER]

We always used regular Ford type ATF and never had any problems.