2001 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Engine question

[Vitto]

Hi, I'm looking at a Wellcraft 270 (2001) and I saw the comment noted below. Has anyone else experienced this problem??

Any other comments would be welcome on the I/O version with the Volvo 7.4 engine>

Thx!
Paul

 

[Vitto]

2001 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Engine question

Hi, I'm looking at the above boat to purchase and saw this comment on an owner review. The boat has a Volvo 7.4L inboard/outboard. And I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has the similar package with any comments.

Construction: A tough boat but did have some stress cracking at the stern. Design flaw with the I/O version (the one I have). Engine compartment cover allows sea mist to enter engine compartment causing rust on everything inside.

Handling: Boat handles like a dream. Wide beam-stable ride. You stay high and dry even in 4-5 foot seas. Top speed with I/O around 50 mph.

Engine Room: Volvo-Penta a great engine but with the rusting problem had to replace 6 starters in 8 months. Extended warrenty no help. Volvo Reps came and looked at the problem and determined it was the design flaw. (Wellcraft's Problem) not theirs.

Any thoughts?

Thx a lot!
Paul

 

[tpenfield]

Re: 2001 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Engine question

Get one with outboards . . .

 

[r.j.dawg]

Re: 2001 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Engine question

I think you have answered most of your own questions Paul.

"A tough boat but did have some stress cracking at the stern. Design flaw with the I/O version (the one I have). Engine compartment cover allows sea mist to enter engine compartment causing rust on everything inside."

That's a walk away for me. A boat this age shouldn't need this kind of re-work. 6 starters in 8 months???

IMHO - 10ft beam and a single engine.....no way. Should be twins. Minimum 4.3 but my preference would be 5.7 Mercs, but looking at the transom design, that wouldn't be possible. Just not a fan of Volvo`s

tpenfield had the best idea in that a boat like that should have twin OB`s in around the 225 size. Enough power to get you out of trouble when the weather turns rough. Just my opinion though.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 2001 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Engine question

Extended warrenty no help. Volvo Reps came and looked at the problem and determined it was the design flaw. (Wellcraft's Problem) not theirs.

Ayuh,.... Unless yer buyin' this barge Dirt Cheap, 'n have a Plan to fix the inherit design flaw, 'n repower it with a full driveline,...

That quote is enough for Me to keep walkin',....

Away....