Volvo spare part on board
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 |
Volvo spare part on board
Thanks for the feedback.
I am located in Rothesay, N.B. I just called at Seamaster 902-468-2029. they switched me to Diana Jason. She was not available, I then left a voice message with the purpose of my call. "Don White" wrote in message ... 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 I just happened to be at SeaMasters (Dartmouth, NS) parts dept yesterday, when the guy in front of us was trying to get Volvo parts. Seems like Seamasters does carry some selection. Contact them. http://seamasters.net/seamasters/index.html note: they are located just south of the Dartmouth Yacht Club and one driveway north of the McDonalds restaurant. |
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Volvo spare part on board
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. |
Volvo spare part on board
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 ... 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. |
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Volvo spare part on board
On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:36:51 GMT, wrote:
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. A shop manual is always a useful thing to have but it has been my experience that the most frequent maintenance issues like water pump impellers, belts and fuel filters do not really require it. Engine failures seem to follow Murphy's law and almost always occur at the worst possible time. We once short tacked one of our old sailboats down the east river in NY Harbor after losing the engine coming through Hell's Gate. Very exciting. When I had sailboats it became our policy to always have the mainsail up when under power for any distance. That will at least give you some directional stability while you scramble around and get a jib set. |
Volvo spare part on board
Always having the mainsail up is a good policy when under engine power.
The problem I had, was losing the engine with no wind and a 4 knots current while in the St. Lawrence seaway going parallel to the shipping lane. That where I learned that the bulbous bow of a container ship produced a wave that "with luck" will push a boat away of it path. Having the mainsail up is prudent and when trimmed it goes well with the engine power. With my new boat I am considering getting a 9-10' inflatable dinghy with a 9 HP outboard. This way, when there is no wind, if I loose the engine I can rafted the inflatable against the boat and use the 9 HP outboard to bring the boat to a safe heaven. I hope that I will not have to do that by having a good diesel engine and a good maintenance program. "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:36:51 GMT, wrote: 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. A shop manual is always a useful thing to have but it has been my experience that the most frequent maintenance issues like water pump impellers, belts and fuel filters do not really require it. Engine failures seem to follow Murphy's law and almost always occur at the worst possible time. We once short tacked one of our old sailboats down the east river in NY Harbor after losing the engine coming through Hell's Gate. Very exciting. When I had sailboats it became our policy to always have the mainsail up when under power for any distance. That will at least give you some directional stability while you scramble around and get a jib set. |
Volvo spare part on board
On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:54:00 GMT, wrote:
With my new boat I am considering getting a 9-10' inflatable dinghy with a 9 HP outboard. This way, when there is no wind, if I loose the engine I can rafted the inflatable against the boat and use the 9 HP outboard to bring the boat to a safe heaven. That works but it takes a few minutes to get organized. I hope that I will not have to do that by having a good diesel engine and a good maintenance program. That's a good start but I've been having really lousy luck with water pump impellers lately, on my generator where it's not critical, but still a big pain. Any single engine boat is at risk but the anchor is your best friend if there is no wind to bail you out. |
Volvo spare part on board
I agreed with you, If there is no wind an anchor is your best way to bail
you out. Where the current is strong the water is usually not all that deep. As for the outboard engine, yes it takes a little time to get rafted again your boat. Once you're all tied up you can leave the outboard running and use the sailboat rudder to steer while staying on your boat. Last year we brought my sailboat back home using the rafting method. It went well. However you can only go so far with a 5 gallons of gas and you have to run the outboard at low throttle when ever you can. Now the four stroke outboard is way too heavy to lift and store on your stern rail. I may have to settle for a 8 to 9.9 HP two strokes outboard. "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:54:00 GMT, wrote: With my new boat I am considering getting a 9-10' inflatable dinghy with a 9 HP outboard. This way, when there is no wind, if I loose the engine I can rafted the inflatable against the boat and use the 9 HP outboard to bring the boat to a safe heaven. That works but it takes a few minutes to get organized. I hope that I will not have to do that by having a good diesel engine and a good maintenance program. That's a good start but I've been having really lousy luck with water pump impellers lately, on my generator where it's not critical, but still a big pain. Any single engine boat is at risk but the anchor is your best friend if there is no wind to bail you out. |
Volvo spare part on board
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Wayne.B wrote: 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. I wouldn't carry the last line of items for a new engine. In 13 seasons and 1800 hours on the Hobbs, the only problems we've had were fuel-related. Oh, except for one impeller -- the new one I'd just put in. Seems they sometimes arrive DOA. Thus, carry plenty of filters (primary and secondary) and perhaps a couple of gallons of diesel. Never trust that gauge. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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On Fri, 04 Aug 2006 01:36:06 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:
I wouldn't carry the last line of items for a new engine. I agree unless I was going off to spend considerable time in the bookdocks. Maybe the alternator though... |
Volvo spare part on board
I have a 23 year old Volvo MD7A, the fore runner to the M2030 I believe.
This boat was kept in Shelburne, and I have it in Sydney. You are right about the dearth of parts sources. The previous owner was meticulous with records and such. He gave me all spares which included: Impellers - he put the quick change cover on the Volvo small spare parts kit belts filters hand crank - the MD7A can be hand cranked I found a guy selling parts from an MD7A and bought an alternator and lift pump, because I could. I got stranded with a bad load of fuel so I have added spare diesel in a jerry can and enough fuel line so that I can disconnect the fuel line at the filter and stuff the spare hose into the jerry can as a spare fuel tank. Pouring good diesel into a fouled tank is no solution. I also carry an assortment of sealants, epoxies, and assorted goos along with lots of electrical tape and self amalgamating tape (Rescue Tape is marketed for the Yachties.) I would also recommend you get Nigel Calders book on small marine diesel engines. Spare knowledge and someone to talk to helps at times. Howard 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 |
Volvo spare part on board
Two more things:
Vibration mounts - he tore up his vibration isolators once in Bermuda and had a devil of a time finding them. So he gave me a spare or two. And, A washer for the bleeder screw ------------- I had one go bad. Because of fuel problems I had to bleed several times. The fiber washer on the screw got deformed and would leak diesel whenever the engine was running. Hard to find, only leaked when running. Harder to replace, could not get one until I hit Baddeck. 5 cents to buy!!!!!! Stupid, but I now have a spare. 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 |
Volvo spare part on board
Your tip on bad fuel is very valuable.
During my last trip to Shelburne NS at the tail end of Hurricane Felix an American sailboat coming from the US got stranded during the night sailing across to Canada. Luckily, the Coast Guard took the boat in tow to Shelburne before it got too rough. The next morning we found out that the culprit was dirt in the diesel fuel. "Howard" wrote in message ervers.com... I have a 23 year old Volvo MD7A, the fore runner to the M2030 I believe. This boat was kept in Shelburne, and I have it in Sydney. You are right about the dearth of parts sources. The previous owner was meticulous with records and such. He gave me all spares which included: Impellers - he put the quick change cover on the Volvo small spare parts kit belts filters hand crank - the MD7A can be hand cranked I found a guy selling parts from an MD7A and bought an alternator and lift pump, because I could. I got stranded with a bad load of fuel so I have added spare diesel in a jerry can and enough fuel line so that I can disconnect the fuel line at the filter and stuff the spare hose into the jerry can as a spare fuel tank. Pouring good diesel into a fouled tank is no solution. I also carry an assortment of sealants, epoxies, and assorted goos along with lots of electrical tape and self amalgamating tape (Rescue Tape is marketed for the Yachties.) I would also recommend you get Nigel Calders book on small marine diesel engines. Spare knowledge and someone to talk to helps at times. Howard 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 |
Volvo spare part on board
Spare Parts/Manuals
Ahoy There Captain:Had a Fairymann but bet the same rules apply. Before heading south from PEI, called the closest parts department.....New Jersey. They said the engine/shaft coupling I wanted must have been installed by builder. When THAT is what gave out on the ICW in North Carolina, I delved deeper into the parts manual and there it was! Carrying Spare Parts:Once on my sailboat, and once at the Gov't field station I managed I saved my **s by installing the spare parts WHEN they arrived. Guess what, the spare parts did NOT fit. Murphy works in the parts department too. grin L'EnfantduVent |
Volvo spare part on board
LEnfantduVent wrote:
Spare Parts/Manuals Ahoy There Captain:Had a Fairymann but bet the same rules apply. Before heading south from PEI, called the closest parts department.....New Jersey. They said the engine/shaft coupling I wanted must have been installed by builder. When THAT is what gave out on the ICW in North Carolina, I delved deeper into the parts manual and there it was! Carrying Spare Parts:Once on my sailboat, and once at the Gov't field station I managed I saved my **s by installing the spare parts WHEN they arrived. Guess what, the spare parts did NOT fit. Murphy works in the parts department too. grin L'EnfantduVent According to local opinion, the best diesel to have in your boat is the one that is most common in your area. Here it is Yanmar. Makes sense! Gary |
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