Arcady
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I once came close to buying a Jouet 1040. I was quite impressed with the design and construction at the time. I ultimately decided I didn’t want a boat with sail drive transmission,
Jouet Yachts - Does anyone have any experience?
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Tasape
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Hi Arcady , one of my fellow birth holders has a sail drive on his yacht , he is a first boat owner like me . He was recently informed the seal needs replacing every five years , haul out , engine out etc . Mines a Volvo penta 2030 B , 1300 hrs on her , when I had the shaft seal replaced a very kind mechanic fitted a sure safe after explaining the pro and cons of these seals , he also fitted a spare seal on the drive shaft so I can replace the old one , “ 5 years life span “ so I’m told .
Tranona
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Bit of confusion here. The shaft seals do not need regular replacement, and indeed most never need replacing at all.
The "seal" that is recommended for regular replacement (at 7 years, not 5) is in diaphragm where the drive enters the hull. However, most people ignore this as there is little evidence of failure at any age, let alone 7 years. The recommendation was only made (30 odd years ago) to overcome sales resistance in the US. Nice business for Volvo so no incentive for them to change their recommendation.
Tasape
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Yes that’s the seal / diaphragm I was referring to Tranona , I will pass your info onto the boat owner , many thanks for the info .
Spirit (of Glenans)
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Volvo say seven.
Tasape
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Like the man said , “ there’s a lot of good , accurate advice on this ere forum “ , and long May it last .
