CAPTKEV85
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2008
- Messages
- 229
Good Evening everyone. For 15 years I have owned mercruiser product in my boats. I have the opportunity to purchase a 1989 carver santego 30' for a very good deal. I know the owner of the boat and he is original owner of the boat. It will be an upgrade from my 1985 searay seville which I have simply outgrown with my family. My question I have is that I'm looking for opinions on volvo penta. The info I have so far is that the boat was repowered in 2004 from mercruiser to volvo with duo prop outdrives. The engines are fuel injected 350 vortecs painted red. The boat has always been maintained and well taken care of. My mercruisers have been reliable but also have been a royal pain in the ass with shifting. I also hear people constantly say stay away from volvo but with some research they seem reliable. Its a new world of drive system for me so Im looking for any input or opinions good and bad. Thanks again all!!