Princess V48

[47GC]

We are looking at a couple of V48’s this weekend. Any pointers of known issues with this model?

This would be my first IPS boat, previous boats were 440 on shafts, P43 on shafts & current V39 on legs.

Appreciate any advice while looking over these boats and anything that we should look out for

Thanks
G

 

[petem]

If it's IPS I'd be looking out for a meticulous service history and be prepared for replacement costs if the worst happens.

 

[volvopaul]

We are looking at a couple of V48’s this weekend. Any pointers of known issues with this model?

This would be my first IPS boat, previous boats were 440 on shafts, P43 on shafts & current V39 on legs.

Appreciate any advice while looking over these boats and anything that we should look out for

Thanks
G

Without going into great detail you have 2 woes with the D6 engine and the IPS , basically you could need very deep pockets when they go wrong . Plenty of info on this forum about engines and IPS drives . A shame because the V 48 is a great boat .

 

[antony s]

We have a 2017 v48 in Portland . It’s a great boat and we’ve had no serious problems . Make sure it’s been serviced every year by a main dealer who knows the IPs system inside out. Make sure the roof and platform have been serviced regularly also . Ours has a sea keeper gyro which is great . I wouldn’t want a v48 without one as it rolls a lot at anchor without it on. . Our boat is about to go back on the market if the 2 you see aren’t suitable

 

[Seastoke]

We have a 2017 v48 in Portland . It’s a great boat and we’ve had no serious problems . Make sure it’s been serviced every year by a main dealer who knows the IPs system inside out. Make sure the roof and platform have been serviced regularly also . Ours has a sea keeper gyro which is great . I wouldn’t want a v48 without one as it rolls a lot at anchor without it on. . Our boat is about to go back on the market if the 2 you see aren’t suitable

You got there in the end.

 

[47GC]

Thanks all. All noted on the IPS & D6’s. We’ve made an offer which is now accepted, subject of course to survey & sea trial. Just about to instruct the survey and also the Volvo dealer to perform checks on engines etc. Hopefully get that instructed tomorrow once I get sight of the broker agreement & a few other documents to satisfy the handing over of the deposit.

 

[47GC]

We have a 2017 v48 in Portland . It’s a great boat and we’ve had no serious problems . Make sure it’s been serviced every year by a main dealer who knows the IPs system inside out. Make sure the roof and platform have been serviced regularly also . Ours has a sea keeper gyro which is great . I wouldn’t want a v48 without one as it rolls a lot at anchor without it on. . Our boat is about to go back on the market if the 2 you see aren’t suitable

Good shout on the Roof & Bathing Platform service. I’ll add that to my growing list!

 

[47GC]

Quick update, that’s the surveyor, engineer & lift all booked for the 16th December. Ive now also seen sight of service history, first 3 services were by Volvo dealer, all others by a local engineer. Did a bit of research on the local engineer and appears to be a well known chap with good recommendation’s etc.

Although I would prefer full Volvo history, I’m relatively comfortable with this. In any event the engineers on the sea trial and inspections should pick up anything of concern. Hoping that all the checks pass mustard on the day.

I’ll update once we get through the next steps.

 

[Portofino]

With aged IPS it’s a bit like playing Russian roulette. I doesn’t matter who ( official VP or Indy agent ) who spins the chamber with one round in it .Stress aged .New is a ok risk in my book as the chamber financially is blank .

 

[47GC]

2016 boat.

 

[Skipper Felice]

Go and check out the Volvo IPS System ... great and easy to drive, fun with the joystcks - like playing on a video game. But also check the costs for IPS service and the regular maintenance !!! And I hope, you will never run into some real troubles and the horror of replacing a pod with defect steering hydraulic or water intake or even a broken one - the bill will be around 35k ...

 

[antony s]

Quick update, that’s the surveyor, engineer & lift all booked for the 16th December. Ive now also seen sight of service history, first 3 services were by Volvo dealer, all others by a local engineer. Did a bit of research on the local engineer and appears to be a well known chap with good recommendation’s etc.

Although I would prefer full Volvo history, I’m relatively comfortable with this. In any event the engineers on the sea trial and inspections should pick up anything of concern. Hoping that all the checks pass mustard on the day.

I’ll update once we get through the next steps.

I can guess who the local engineer is . He’s great for engines but I wouldn’t let him service the IPs drives . This is no reflection on him at all, but main dealer servicing of the actual IPs is essential in my opinion . These units are horrendously expensive if they go wrong and can’t understand why you wouldnt use the main dealer who knows these units inside out .

 

[volvopaul]

I can guess who the local engineer is . He’s great for engines but I wouldn’t let him service the IPs drives . This is no reflection on him at all, but main dealer servicing of the actual IPs is essential in my opinion . These units are horrendously expensive if they go wrong and can’t understand why you wouldnt use the main dealer who knows these units inside out .

I’m guessing this is in Weymouth ?

 

[antony s]

I’m guessing this is in Weymouth ?

yes. The engineer is fantastic and has a great reputation but I’d want the main dealer doing the actual IPS units

 

[volvopaul]

yes. The engineer is fantastic and has a great reputation but I’d want the main dealer doing the actual IPS units

Not really that much to look at , check the oil condition and not from the dipstick, remove the drain plug when it’s lifted , drain an amount off to check as the water will be at the bottom of the casing , check the structure , check the props and shafts , check shafts for oscillation , the Clamp ring for corrosion , plug in vodia and read the clutch pack pressures and test operation when it’s hot after a run . Most important is the service history . There you go that’s what I do on one . V48 is what I’d call a dry engine bay , some boats are designed to hold bilge water around the drives and that’s where the corrosion problems start .

 

[antony s]

Not really that much to look at , check the oil condition and not from the dipstick, remove the drain plug when it’s lifted , drain an amount off to check as the water will be at the bottom of the casing , check the structure , check the props and shafts , check shafts for oscillation , the Clamp ring for corrosion , plug in vodia and read the clutch pack pressures and test operation when it’s hot after a run . Most important is the service history . There you go that’s what I do on one . V48 is what I’d call a dry engine bay , some boats are designed to hold bilge water around the drives and that’s where the corrosion problems start

Maybe not all engineers have such understanding . I’d still want a full Volvo service record on a 500k boat , but I’m very risk adverse when it comes to expensive machinery that sits in salt water all year and is powering a boat carrying my family

 

[Seastoke]

Maybe not all engineers have such understanding . I’d still want a full Volvo service record on a 500k boat , but I’m very risk adverse when it comes to expensive machinery that sits in salt water all year and is powering a boat carrying my family

Wow , that’s four posts out of fifteen in fourteen years, do you know it’s well.

 

[antony s]

Wow , that’s four posts out of fifteen in fourteen years, do you know it’s well.

I don’t really understand your comment . What’s your point ? I’ve had IPs boats for 17 years now . Never had a problem as always maintained well .

 

[Seastoke]

I don’t really understand your comment . What’s your point ? I’ve had IPs boats for 17 years now . Never had a problem as always maintained well .

You are not suppose not to ask me questions, you will exceed your 5posts in fifteen years, you will have to pay a subscription, or steam my answers.

 

[antony s]

Ah , it makes sense now . You’re the forum idiot !