"Dan J.S." wrote in message
...

wrote in message
oups.com...
Greetings group.
I'm interested in purchasing a 1999 Chris Craft bowrider with a Volvo
Penta engine. The vessel has around 250 hours on it and I'm wondering
if that is acceptable?

Thanks


I owned a 1997 Wellcraft with the Volvo Penta and I dont think I went a
month without something breaking on it. It would not start if warm (so
after you let it sit for 30 minutes). I swore that I would never get
another Volvo Penta - the higher end ones are better, I guess.


Other than the unique outdrive section, just what makes a Volvo Penta
"engine" any different than a Mercruiser? Both are based on a GM 350 engine
block (for most applications).

RCE