Volvo Penta how good are they

[Donny74]

I just moved up to a bigger boat and it has a Volvo. I was told it is 110hp, It is in a 1992 wellcraft excel bow rider. And should i store the lower unit in the up position or the down for the winter. The only trouble is when it is down it hits the ground

 

[nrladeere]

Re: Volvo Penta how good are they

I have spent a lot of years around a lot of boats in salt water and fresh. I conisder the Volvo to be the top of the line for I/O's. Store your outdrive all the way down and remove the prop. This will allow any moisture to drain and keep the bellows from taking a set.

 

[jam39vw995]

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This is good information. Thanks.<br />I currently don't own a boat but I will be looking soon. The question of leg always comes up when I see a Volvo. I grew up with Merc's and gasp. OMC's. <br />My brother in-law has the volvo on his boat and has had no problems with it. Run in saltwater all the time.<br /><br />Jeff

 

[nikk]

Re: Volvo Penta how good are they

1992 131 volvo penta is what i have i recently purchased it and it has been good make sure its gets tune-ups regular and good compression i bought mine asis and now it works good and dont worry about temp if its at 170-205 because thats how hot they really run.

 

[marshawa1]

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I just completed several months research on IO's and found the Volvo's are excellent however a little more expensive to repair. I was also informed that parts although plentyful take longer to get as thier distribution system stinks. I believe that many more boaters are going to the Volvo so both of the above problems may be resolved over the next couple of years.

 

[Donny74]

Re: Volvo Penta how good are they

Thanks guys for all of the input. Looks like i got a good one.

 

[Larry S]

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I bought a 1989 AQ131 3 years ago, and it has taken me this long to get all the kinks out. Of course I don't spend every weekend with the boat but now that I understand the motor and have read the manuals, it has been great. For an old motor it does run good.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Volvo Penta how good are they

Outdrives are strong and reliable, engines so so.

 

[KM2]

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donny, my volvo hits the ground also. I found if I lowered the front of the boat about 6 inches the drive could be all the way down and not hit the ground. Simple I know. If that doesn't work put some jack stands on the trailer or something under the tires and raise it up a little.