Maxum21
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2005
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- 219
hey guys, posted in the other section of the forums but looking for some more info on the engine/drive specifics. Considering trading my 1yr old 20' stingray w/150 Yamaha F150 in to a dealer for an 07' Regal 24' w/ volvo duo-prop drive( i believe dps). I love my outboard. Only reason i'm considering the trade is for the bigger boat with more seating and the swim platform is a huge plus. It would be an even trade & wouldn't cost me any extra $. The Regal/volvo was used in saltwater & dry racked. They 'claim' it was flushed after each use and engine hours under 100. My concerns are going from a year old outboard motor to an 8yr old i/o. Am I crazy for even considering this? I know the volvo is a quality drive, but at 8 years old & run in salt, will this be a potential headache? I would obviously test drive the boat first to make sure it runs/shifts properly. I understand the mans/risers and possibly the bellows will be due for replacement. is there anything else significant i'm missing or i need to checkout? Lastly, I boat mostly in freshwater but will take the boat on vacation occasionally(once or twice a year) where it would be in a saltwater slip for up to a week. Would this cause corrosion problems for a non-painted drive? thanks!