[MHml] Volvo Diesels

[mrfish at ix.netcom.com]

Finally 

Somebody with a positive spin on the Volvo.

The way I see it, those with Volvo engines that have not piped up on the subject yet fall into two catagories.

Those that have volvo and they are out using them so they have no time to get online and tell us about their experiences

AND

Those that are working on their Volvo and likewise have no time to get online.

Best Fishes,

Mr. Fish

John - we all wish your sister the best of luck and we are only trying to steer her away from a mistake that can put a damper on her cruising experience.

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>>> Does anyone out there have Volvo engines in their boats and like them? 
>> I seem to detect a deafening silence.
>
>Well, I'll have to confess having used a Volvo MD17C for 25 years, first 
>20 of which were pretty problem-free. After that 5 years in another 
>boat  with a used Volvo 2001, not a disaster either. Don't know about 
>the newer models.
>
>- This in the Baltic, and with good maintenance and frequent use, 
>though. Add saltier water and neglect, and you may have more problems.
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