2006 Volvo Pentas w/ only 50 hrs - good or bad choice?

[jnb]

There is a 2006 Regal with twin Volvo Pentas that only have 50 hours on them. That sounds great, but I am concerned that engines that have not been run in years may not a good idea. Any thoughts?

 

[Don S]

Re: 2006 Volvo Pentas w/ only 50 hrs - good or bad choice?

I'm going to move this over to the Boat topics, since it's more of a general boat buying question than a Volvo repair question. Boats and engines of any kind (IO or OB) develop problems with sitting around and not being used. Especially if it was used for one year, then left sitting for the rest of the time. Fuel problems, freeze damage,.

Get the boat surveyed, and a mechanical inspection, and do not buy it without a test run.

 

[jnb]

Re: 2006 Volvo Pentas w/ only 50 hrs - good or bad choice?

I'm going to move this over to the Boat topics, since it's more of a general boat buying question than a Volvo repair question. Boats and engines of any kind (IO or OB) develop problems with sitting around and not being used. Especially if it was used for one year, then left sitting for the rest of the time. Fuel problems, freeze damage,.

Get the boat surveyed, and a mechanical inspection, and do not buy it without a test run.

OK, thanks on both counts.