volvo q145 boat engine? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

theemaan · 03-07-2004, 12:46 PM

Does anyone out there know of any inherent problems with this type of engine?
I am buying a house boat with these engines in it. I have had Volvo cars for a large part of my life and never had any problems and am wondering if the boat engines are the same?
Thanks

Ilow · 03-07-2004, 07:47 PM

As far as I know the Volvo (volvo-penta) marine engines are pretty rugged, but that doesn't really have anything to do with the cars. I think that it's a completely different division, like Volvo trucks etc. I would make a trip to a marine mechanic to get the real scoop. You'll only get half the story if you go to a dealer or rely on a few peoples experiences (or my half-witted hearsay). Where will you be docking?

theemaan · 03-08-2004, 04:12 AM

I will be picking it up in Largo ,FL and bringing it through the Okochobee waterway and back up to Satalite Beach Fl.(300 miles)
So you can see why I am a little wary.
The mechanic in Largo is going through the motors and thinks they are in great condition (motors 400 hours -out drives 50 hours and resealed 2 months ago). I hope he is right
Thanks

Ilow · 03-08-2004, 11:28 AM

Sounds like a fun trip, I understand your apprehension though. Good luck.

DDDDave · 03-08-2004, 06:18 PM

e man,

Check out the boards at www.boatus.com . I have a VP Duo-Prop on my 99 Larson. I love it and have had no problems.

One thing everyone will tell you is 'there aren't any Volvo mechanics'. It's true....but then again I think they are like the Maytag repairman.

Good Luck.

theemaan · 03-09-2004, 01:24 PM

Thanks, I logged on and found some good info.
The mechanic has told me they are in pristine condition.
Here is hopeing so 300 miles is a long first trip.

Scorps · 03-10-2004, 04:52 PM

If you have big problems with them take them out and get some chevys put in there

theemaan · 03-12-2004, 06:33 AM

Thanks for the advice--Hopefully they will last for a while. From what I am told the volvos use half the fuel and run forever--here is hopeing.

03-07-2004, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
theemaan Tilted	volvo q145 boat engine? Does anyone out there know of any inherent problems with this type of engine? I am buying a house boat with these engines in it. I have had Volvo cars for a large part of my life and never had any problems and am wondering if the boat engines are the same? Thanks

03-07-2004, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ilow Junkie Location: Pats country	As far as I know the Volvo (volvo-penta) marine engines are pretty rugged, but that doesn't really have anything to do with the cars. I think that it's a completely different division, like Volvo trucks etc. I would make a trip to a marine mechanic to get the real scoop. You'll only get half the story if you go to a dealer or rely on a few peoples experiences (or my half-witted hearsay). Where will you be docking? __________________ "Religion is the one area of our discourse in which it is considered noble to pretend to be certain about things no human being could possibly be certain about" --Sam Harris

03-08-2004, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ilow Junkie Location: Pats country	Sounds like a fun trip, I understand your apprehension though. Good luck. __________________ "Religion is the one area of our discourse in which it is considered noble to pretend to be certain about things no human being could possibly be certain about" --Sam Harris

03-08-2004, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
DDDDave Addict Location: Sarasota	e man, Check out the boards at www.boatus.com . I have a VP Duo-Prop on my 99 Larson. I love it and have had no problems. One thing everyone will tell you is 'there aren't any Volvo mechanics'. It's true....but then again I think they are like the Maytag repairman. Good Luck. __________________ I am just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe... "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Thoreau "Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm" - Emerson

03-10-2004, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	If you have big problems with them take them out and get some chevys put in there __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

03-08-2004, 04:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
theemaan Tilted	I will be picking it up in Largo ,FL and bringing it through the Okochobee waterway and back up to Satalite Beach Fl.(300 miles) So you can see why I am a little wary. The mechanic in Largo is going through the motors and thinks they are in great condition (motors 400 hours -out drives 50 hours and resealed 2 months ago). I hope he is right Thanks

03-09-2004, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
theemaan Tilted	Thanks, I logged on and found some good info. The mechanic has told me they are in pristine condition. Here is hopeing so 300 miles is a long first trip.

03-12-2004, 06:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
theemaan Tilted	Thanks for the advice--Hopefully they will last for a while. From what I am told the volvos use half the fuel and run forever--here is hopeing.