98 5.7 Gi DuoProp - What to look for?

[AList233]

Hopefully someone can give me a little info as what to look for in regards to a 1998 5.7Gi DuoProp. I am looking at a freshwater '84 Albemarle 24 Express with 785 hours that was rerigged in '98. I'm assuming that it was a new unit at the time. My experience has been with OMC/Mercruiser and I'm just looking for a few pointers.

 

[QC]

Re: 98 5.7 Gi DuoProp - What to look for?

I am going to move this to non-repair I/O discussions. Maybe you could repost the other questions in this section, but let's keep the I/O stuff in that section. Helps with the archives etc.

Hours are total on boat? Or total on Volvo setup?

 

[AList233]

Re: 98 5.7 Gi DuoProp - What to look for?

The Volvo drive setup has 785 hours on it. Unsure of total boat hours.

Sorry about the post. It was meant to be a volvo drive question.

 

[Don S]

Re: 98 5.7 Gi DuoProp - What to look for?

There isn't much you can look for on the drive. Overall appearance and maybe the gear lube, but nothing else you as a buyer can do when buying. A test ride to make sure everthing works is the best thing to do, plus spend some money for a mechanical survey of the engine and drive from a Certified Volvo Penta dealer.
No different than any other engine/drive combination on the market.

 

[QC]

Re: 98 5.7 Gi DuoProp - What to look for?

No worries, I understand that another mod and I have both moved this, so you can see that even we are confused . . . Volvo's are generally considered to be bullet proof. The downside is some parts prices are high compared to Merc and service is less available. If you have a good Volvo tech in your area that can help eliminate the service question.

 

[AList233]

Re: 98 5.7 Gi DuoProp - What to look for?

Thanks for the input. I have always handled my own repairs on the mercruisers and wasn't sure if, other than a good test drive and a check of the fluids, there was any major concerns. I plan to have a survey done and the current owner is a marine service principle. I feel the asking price of 20K is a little high, but I'm kind of partial to the early formula 233, bertram and albemarle hulls. I haven't seen too many freshwater albemarles and this one is what I would consider excellent condition.