philipdawsonladds

I only buy non-VP spares from YBS since Volvo don’t actually make the parts (or oil) and have done for many years without issue

Mine are in an Atlantic 42 (13-15 tonnes)

I have a pair of 63P engines - no issues other than routine maintenance - just had the heat exchangers removed and cleaned out after 20...

Yes perfectly normal with boats . Buyer pays any expenses like lifting and surveyor, and / or an engineer . Engineer a engine marque...

Try Anodes Direct - good prices and they have most stuff - you got a lot of stuff done by your seller - sounds more like improvements...

I would say the brackish side of salty - bracking at the back of the marina near the overflow but definitely salty - the lock lets a lot...

You certainly need bigger engines - also consider the Coastline remote controls which can be retro fitted - why not look at Atlantics...