Princess V48

[Seastoke]

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

Yep I feed the sheep, and you read the adverts.

 

[Seastoke]

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

Thanks for contributing to my MDL account.

 

[47GC]

I’m guessing this is in Weymouth ?

Yes

 

[47GC]

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 .

Thanks for this, I’ve taken note and will get the engineer to check the oil from the leg when lifted & all other items.

 

[47GC]

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 .

Thanks for the info. -g

 

[47GC]

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 .

I only was in the engine room for a few minutes, was dry & looked quite clean. No rust or dirty water runs etc so hoping all good. Survey & sea trial next Monday so looking forward to that.

 

[antony s]

Thanks for this, I’ve taken note and will get the engineer to check the oil from the leg when lifted & all other items.

Who is doing the engine survey ?

 

[47GC]

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[47GC]

Who is doing the engine survey ?

Volvo dealer