I am on the lookout for a small cabin cruiser.
I found a Monterey 256 Cruiser from 1995. It originally had a V8 Volvo Penta Petrol (gas) engine, but since 20004 it has been fitted with a 230hp Detroit Diesel/VM Engine Engine Type - 97B & Version - V42 (whatever those mean) , coupled to a Volvo Penta DP 290 Sterndrive. The boat looks to be in nice condition for her age, however I do not know much about the Engine/SD combo.
We will perform sea trial with a mechanic and survey it next Wednesday.
Do you have some info/advice on the particular Drive in question please?
Some qeuries I have:
- I know there are 290 a/c/c etc. How would you know which version the drive is please? What are the differences?
- When has this drive production started & stopped?
- Is it considered a reliable Volvo Penta drive? Should I be worried about the age of the drive?
- If not, what should I look for to ensure it has been well looked after?
Thanks in advance !
I found a Monterey 256 Cruiser from 1995. It originally had a V8 Volvo Penta Petrol (gas) engine, but since 20004 it has been fitted with a 230hp Detroit Diesel/VM Engine Engine Type - 97B & Version - V42 (whatever those mean) , coupled to a Volvo Penta DP 290 Sterndrive. The boat looks to be in nice condition for her age, however I do not know much about the Engine/SD combo.
We will perform sea trial with a mechanic and survey it next Wednesday.
Do you have some info/advice on the particular Drive in question please?
Some qeuries I have:
- I know there are 290 a/c/c etc. How would you know which version the drive is please? What are the differences?
- When has this drive production started & stopped?
- Is it considered a reliable Volvo Penta drive? Should I be worried about the age of the drive?
- If not, what should I look for to ensure it has been well looked after?
Thanks in advance !