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Subject: RE: [worldcruising] Volvo Diesel Question
From: tony day (tonyd@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Mar 12 2001 - 14:28:11 EST
Frankly if that happened to me I would tell them to take it back and
give me Yanmars. The Yanmars are better engines and spares are
considerably cheaper. In a "straw Pole" on one of the UK boating forums
Yanmar V Volvo Yanmar were the favourite by a 10 to 1 margin for
reliability and maintainability. Such issues as spares costs and the high
prices charged by Volvo approved agents on services carried out during the
warranty period were highly criticised. I know of one skipper who sold his
Volvo powered vessel within two years just so that he could buy a nearly
identical vessel with a Yanmar engine.
One thing I would suggest you do if accepting the Volvo's is to find out
the service costs charged by Yanmar during the warranty period and compare
it against Volvo's costs if there is a significant cost try to leverage
the diference out of the supplier. To maintain Volvo warranty you have no
option but to have the services carried out by a Volvo dealer during the
warranty period.
On Sun, 11 Mar 2001, Paul Marcuzzo
wrote:
> Thanks Geoff, it sure does ! I appreciate your input. The boat we ordered
> was supposed to have Yanmars in it and they substituted Volvos on us. The
> folks in the states missed that little tidbit until it was too late. SO now
> we are trying to squeeze them a little and figure out what it is really
> going to cost us.
> Take care !
>
> Fair Winds !
> Paul
> Speranza - Lagoon 410 still on the ways-hull #78
> N 46? 42.92'
> E 001? 59.91'
> Punta Gorda, FL
> to dock -
> N 26? 53.471'
> W 082? 03.515'
> to Corona Locker -
> N 26? 53.472'
> W 082? 03.516'
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Geoff Duniam [mailto:tropical_guru@XXX.XXX]
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 12:10 AM
> To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
> Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Volvo Diesel Question
>
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> We have one in our boat (36' fractional IMS sloop). Good reliable engine.
> Hasn't missed a beat yet - except the starter motor seized (as they
> sometimes do) but apart from that I'm very happy with it. However - spare
> parts for Volvos are exorbitant - we replaced the alternator and starter
> motor with standard Bosche items because of the cost. A standard Volvo
> (Rhone) alternator for the MD 2030 was quoted at about $1000 AUD (Bosche
> alternative, $195 AUD). Standard Volvo starter motor $1250 AUD (Bosche
> alternative $285 AUD). NB - the situation may be different in Europe or the
> US. If you go the Volvo route make sure you know a good marine electrician
> who can source alternative parts for you. I haven't had to replace any
> mechanical componants yet, but if prices on electrics are anything to go by,
> make sure you change your oil and filters regularly. IMHO, spare parts could
> possibly drive you into bankruptcy.
>
> If I had to re-engine I'd consider something like a similar sized Perkins -
> not because of the reliability, just because of availability (and price) of
> spares.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Cheers
>
> Geoff
> >From: "Paul Marcuzzo" <paulmar@XXX.XXX>
> >Reply-To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
> >To: <worldcruising@XXX.XXX>
> >Subject: [worldcruising] Volvo Diesel Question
> >Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 20:26:49 -0500
> >
> >Hi folks, I am looking for input on Volvo diesels, particularly the MD2030
> >engine, it's a 29 HP. If you have one or something similar I would be
> >interested on hearing your thoughts and concerns (if any) about the engine.
> >Thank you
> >
> >Fair Winds !
> >Paul
> >Speranza - Lagoon 410 enroute from
> >N 46? 42.92'
> >E 001? 59.91'
> >Punta Gorda, FL
> >to dock -
> >N 26? 53.471'
> >W 082? 03.515'
> >to Corona Locker -
> >N 26? 53.472'
> >W 082? 03.516'
> >
> >
>
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