Would it be an asset to get the shop manual?

I had a Yanmar since 1982. I had my share of mishap with that make of
diesel. For some reason or another the engine always failed where the
current was strong and many time under dead calm condition. Other time when
there was wind I was able to get to a safe heaven under sail.


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:30:01 GMT, wrote:
I am looking at buying a new boat with a M2030 Volvo diesel engine.
The situation in the Canadian Eastern Maritime is that the only Volvo
dealer
makes his living with lobster fishermen and carry no part for small
diesel.
If I buy that boat equipment with a Volvo diesel engine I will have to
carry
parts on board. Not to mention that I will require that shop manual and
learn how to use it.
I would appreciate to receive some guide lines from Volvo owners as to
what
to carry on board for spares and what to train myself for maintenance and
emergency repairs. TIA

Key spares include water pump impellers with gaskets, belts, filters.

You might also want to consider injectors, alternator and starter.