Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

CHARGER

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Gday guys, saturday Im checking out a boat with my brother too buy it is a 19ft half cab with the Volvo Penta AQ115 and 100 leg, to be honest we both have limited knowledge about what to look for when purchasing an inboard boat and Im wondering if any of you guys can maybe give me a list of everything to look for on these engines such as there flaws and general things to look for. We will be going for A on water test Saturday.<br /><br />The motor was apparently "rebuilt" in 2003 and had a new heatexchanger and I beleive one ring replaced on a piston Which I find very odd anyway my Bro is keen on this boat but we dont want to buy a lemon so any help on what to look for with these motors would be appreciated.<br /><br />Cheers.
 

bigbrownbuku

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

i was a twitch in my dads shorts when that leg was built is what dhp means.
 

Bondo

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

I beleive one ring replaced on a piston
That's Enough to Scare Me Away............
 

DHPMARINE

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

If you buy this 100 leg,there will be too many posts on this board I can't give you a clue about.<br /><br /><br />don't buy it.<br /><br />DHP
 

CHARGER

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

I hear you Bondo<br /><br />DHPMARINE I dont hear you whats that post mean?
 

CHARGER

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

ahh yes I see, 1975 I beleive<br /><br />any usefull information?
 

Dunaruna

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

Aq115 was 1973 to 1975. The motor is a B20 volvo car engine which is good news - plenty of secondhand parts to be had from the wrecking yards. Bad news - damn old, it'll probably need work especially in light of the 'one ring' comment. In Australia I doubt you will find part for the 100B drive, it's a dinosaur. <br /><br />Aldo
 

jeff13601

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

I knew a guy years ago that had a boat simliar to what you are describing. It was nothing but trouble. Ask them to explain why only one ring was replaced. lol
 

peacekeeper6

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

hey hey now, i own a aq130, and i just did the top end on it. not so bad;) but i orignially thought it was the 115. i dont know aboutt he 100 leg but i here they are old old. i have the 270. mines a 19ft walkaround close tow hat you are describing. i like the boat too it out twice before i blew the head gasket and now have to order another. the gasekt was old though so i understand. the good thing is my enigne is easy to get to so easy to work on. i think it would be good just have it all checked out.
 

CHARGER

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

I have a AQ130/270 in my personal boat and im happy with it so far, engine been fully rebuilt with flush kit and leg has had all new seals.<br /><br />I thought the 270 and 100 legs where about the same vintage?
 

Dunaruna

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Re: Purchasing 19ft with Volvo AQ115 and 100 Leg

The 100 was released in 1962 but it evolved into the 200 and then the 100B, it's the 100B that is fitted to an AQ115. The 100B and the 270 came out at the same time (1973). They are different, the 270 is designed for higher HP.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/6B77935D-3B84-4ADA-857D-C7954974B0EE/0/AQ80_1962_en.pdf <br />This is the 1962 100 drive<br /><br /> http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/981D099C-095B-4068-8415-D3FE1DAE2311/0/AQ110_200_1965_en.pdf <br />1965 200 drive<br /><br /> http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/917EFF0B-DC95-4757-9793-F034726F0592/0/AQ115B_100B_1975_en.pdf 100B<br /><br /> http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/B673926F-80B2-442C-B71B-BFB07235F78D/0/AQ130C_270D_1973_en.pdf <br />270<br /><br />270 parts (in Aus) are also becoming hard to find, but not impossible.<br /><br />The AQ115 and the AQ130 have the same engine.<br /><br />Aldo
 
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