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On Tue, 3 Jan 2017 17:50:43 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

I am also concerned with an apparent characteristic of Volvo engines to be
VERY slow to start when they get the least bit chilly (i.e. many turns of
the crank before they start to catch). This Beneteau seems to suffer from
that, as well as a couple of other boats I have known. I have heard that
there is an optional pre-heater available for it ... any knowledge about
that or how effective it is?

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If you have access to an adequate source of 110 volt power you can use
a heat gun or hair dryer to simulate the effect of a pre-heater. Just
direct the heated flow into the air intake of the engine before and
during cranking.