Volvo Penta - Low Speed Mode - Throttle Setting

[Andyroonot]

This obviously isn't a perfect way of confirming things but the serial number you've given there is a 2005 build engine, registered in March 2006, and so is an EVC-B/B2 version. This means it DOESN'T have the option to support Lowspeed software as it is too early a system.

However, as you describe the boat you are actually interested in as being 'late 2006' there is a chance that this is EVC-C, which was released circa. June 2006. Again the engine serial number(s) will be essential to confirm it, but if it IS EVC-C then Lowspeed should be an optional extra that can be retrofitted.

 

[SimonX]

This obviously isn't a perfect way of confirming things but the serial number you've given there is a 2005 build engine, registered in March 2006, and so is an EVC-B/B2 version. This means it DOESN'T have the option to support Lowspeed software as it is too early a system.

However, as you describe the boat you are actually interested in as being 'late 2006' there is a chance that this is EVC-C, which was released circa. June 2006. Again the engine serial number(s) will be essential to confirm it, but if it IS EVC-C then Lowspeed should be an optional extra that can be retrofitted.

Thanks for this. My brother in law spoke with a VolvoPenta agent in Netherlands this morning and he said pretty much the same on the serial number given but he did say that all EVC systems can be upgraded, it just costs more! He gave a ballpark number of 8-10k Euro for upgrade to EVC-E4, the bulk of which is a new throttle assembly and labour. This will give low speed, cruise control, single lever drive and a couple of other things with options for more at extra cost.
Now, he may be trying to upsell here but it gives us some numbers to work on. BiL is going to look at a 2008 Broom 425 tomorrow which is priced at 320,000 Euro. Buying a slightly older 42CL and spending a bit on upgrades might be more sensible, particularly as the ladies like the layout of the 42 better. We don’t have a firm price for it yet, the broker is negotiating as he’s trying to sell the current owner a 550k Linssen, but I’m guessing around 240k based on what others have sold for.

 

[Andyroonot]

Thanks for this. My brother in law spoke with a VolvoPenta agent in Netherlands this morning and he said pretty much the same on the serial number given but he did say that all EVC systems can be upgraded, it just costs more! He gave a ballpark number of 8-10k Euro for upgrade to EVC-E4, the bulk of which is a new throttle assembly and labour. This will give low speed, cruise control, single lever drive and a couple of other things with options for more at extra cost.
Now, he may be trying to upsell here but it gives us some numbers to work on. BiL is going to look at a 2008 Broom 425 tomorrow which is priced at 320,000 Euro. Buying a slightly older 42CL and spending a bit on upgrades might be more sensible, particularly as the ladies like the layout of the 42 better. We don’t have a firm price for it yet, the broker is negotiating as he’s trying to sell the current owner a 550k Linssen, but I’m guessing around 240k based on what others have sold for.

Yes, a full system Upgrade to EVC-E4 is another way of achieving this, although I hadn't suggested it as it is a lot more than just the straightforward addition of Lowspeed if the vessel in question is EVC-C. But if it is EVC-B2 or lower then the full upgrade to EVC-E4 is the only option.

That said, I would question their spec/pricing suggestion as Lowspeed wouldn't be included as part of the standard Upgrade that Volvo offer. It would be compatible, just not included, and so would need to be ordered separately, i.e. the Upgrade kit is one price and Lowspeed is an add-on.

Lowspeed software and hardware for any compatible EVC generation is £5,748 inc. VAT in the UK, and when you build in the EVC Upgrade kit plus the entry-level engine display screens required (which together total £9,342 inc. VAT), I would make the EVC-E4 upgrade with the addition of Lowspeed to be just over £15k inc. VAT, and that wouldn't include any labour costs.

Your old EVC components would be bought-back by Volvo Penta and be worth £3,480 inc. VAT, and so eventually the parts side of things (inc. Lowspeed) would cost you £11,610 inc. VAT, but still a fair bit over their suggested 8-10k Euros...

So if you were happy with the throttles etc. and just wanted Lowspeed it's a £6k upgrade verses £16k for the full EVC-E4 upgrade. The latter does have it's benefits and opens up further option to things such as Garmin 'Glass Cockpit' navigation displays, and so a complete revamp of the entire dashboard if so desired

If you wanted to know more or have any questions then let me know, as we have done a good few EVC upgrades and so I would be happy to answer any questions about it if it may be of interest!

 

[SimonX]

Yes, a full system Upgrade to EVC-E4 is another way of achieving this, although I hadn't suggested it as it is a lot more than just the straightforward addition of Lowspeed if the vessel in question is EVC-C. But if it is EVC-B2 or lower then the full upgrade to EVC-E4 is the only option.

That said, I would question their spec/pricing suggestion as Lowspeed wouldn't be included as part of the standard Upgrade that Volvo offer. It would be compatible, just not included, and so would need to be ordered separately, i.e. the Upgrade kit is one price and Lowspeed is an add-on.

Lowspeed software and hardware for any compatible EVC generation is £5,748 inc. VAT in the UK, and when you build in the EVC Upgrade kit plus the entry-level engine display screens required (which together total £9,342 inc. VAT), I would make the EVC-E4 upgrade with the addition of Lowspeed to be just over £15k inc. VAT, and that wouldn't include any labour costs.

Your old EVC components would be bought-back by Volvo Penta and be worth £3,480 inc. VAT, and so eventually the parts side of things (inc. Lowspeed) would cost you £11,610 inc. VAT, but still a fair bit over their suggested 8-10k Euros...

So if you were happy with the throttles etc. and just wanted Lowspeed it's a £6k upgrade verses £16k for the full EVC-E4 upgrade. The latter does have it's benefits and opens up further option to things such as Garmin 'Glass Cockpit' navigation displays, and so a complete revamp of the entire dashboard if so desired

If you wanted to know more or have any questions then let me know, as we have done a good few EVC upgrades and so I would be happy to answer any questions about it if it may be of interest!

That's interesting how much difference was quoted, Ill get him to revisit this.
Thanks again for your help.

 

[SimonX]

The agent says he made a mistake confusing "included with upgrade" and "available with upgrade" so, yes, your numbers are right if converted to Euro. May be irrelevant as the guy with the 42CL is dithering about buying the new boat and we have been looking at a Broom 39KL and 425 instead. The 39 has Yanmar engines and the 425 has later D6's with EVC-C. Both brokers surprised we are worried about speed as they have been mostly used on Netherlands canals and rivers for all their lives!