i need advise on buying a boat w/ volvo penta eng.

[shadow chaser]

hi all, i'm buying a 1986 bayliner contessa 28 which has a volvo penta.
someone scared me by saying it's not a good engine. if anyone knows
about these boats / engines, plz give some input. also how should i go
about inspecting this boat by a professional? chicago south suburbs.
thanks for reading my post. any advise is welcome.

 

[Chris Hyde]

Re: i need advise on buying a boat w/ volvo penta eng.

Volvo is one of the best engine/sterndrive combos available.

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: i need advise on buying a boat w/ volvo penta eng.

http://www.marinesurvey.org/il.html

In your case, the Volvo Penta engine/sterndrive is probably going to to be the best thing about the boat!

 

[Uraijit]

Re: i need advise on buying a boat w/ volvo penta eng.

I'd grab it up quick! Your other choices are either a mediocre Ford product, or a defunct company's product...

 

[chiefalen]

Re: i need advise on buying a boat w/ volvo penta eng.

How many dead presidents he want for it? Volvo the best of the best if its taken care of right.

 

[chiefalen]

Re: i need advise on buying a boat w/ volvo penta eng.

How big is the motor?