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Nick Esposito
| | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2003 - 08:30 pm: | 
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I am about to buy a boat that has twin Tamd61a volvos. I think they are 300hp each. I have heard many horror stories on Volvo's. Am I making a mistake?
Nick |
OLD HOUSEBOATER
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 11:49 am: |
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VOLVO PARTS ARE OUT OF SIGHT. BEEN THERE DONE THAT. |
Kim
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:44 am: |
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I agree with oldhouseboater. In the commercial fishing end of things, Volvo is a bad word especially with older units.Kim |
BILL YOUNG
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2003 - 02:52 pm: |
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Volvo is a very reliable engine,you can call Dive Connection in San Diego they have 63's in dive boat they run every day of the year , and they are very happy with them , I think the problem these other guys are complaining about is they haven't delt with REAL Volvo Dealers.
and have they bought parts for a Mercruiser Lately?? I think not . |
Ron Cairns
| | Posted on Friday, July 18, 2003 - 07:49 pm: |
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I worked with Volvo distributor for many years, and they do make a good product, the 61 A series was a good engine model for them. Do your home work and get these engines surveyed by a mechanic shop that knows them. Call the Volvo Penta people and ask if these parts are available. If you can not get parts and service it does not mater how good an engine is. |
michael grecco
New member
Username: westwndfish
Post Number: 3
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 04:18 pm: |
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HAVE THE SAME ENGINE. ALL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. |
michael grecco
Member
Username: westwndfish
Post Number: 4
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 04:21 pm: |
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Need a riser for a Volvo TAMD 61A. Is there one from a different manufacturer available ( Barr Marine??) or must I but Volvo. Please advise if new one for sale. Thanks, Mike |
