Buying 1990 Beneteau 35s5
- Thread starter thetone
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Not any more problems with Volvo engine then any other brand, although the brokers in the Halifax area seem to dislike them, I wouldn't base my opinion on that.
3400 RPM might be a bit high. Maybe it has the wrong prop on it, or maybe the prop is slightly damaged.
If your worried about the link between the transmission and the engine check the SN# and look it up on the web. The later engines don't have a problem. My engine is an early one, fingers crossed. As for the cost of the repair I would guess about $3000 if you hired a marina to do the work. There is a company that can repair damaged units, seems like that cost $1600.
If your worried about the link between the transmission and the engine check the SN# and look it up on the web. The later engines don't have a problem. My engine is an early one, fingers crossed. As for the cost of the repair I would guess about $3000 if you hired a marina to do the work. There is a company that can repair damaged units, seems like that cost $1600.
Looking up the spec for the engine revealed 3200rpm for the 28hp engine.
This is suspect as need the engine serial number to get an actual match.
Have no idea if the tach is working properly.
To help you evaluate from thousands of miles away is just SWAG.
Did you have your surveyor on the ride with you?
Do you feel comfortable? Would a lower price make you happy? Did the owner or broker make any comments to you when you said “is that all she got?”
How do you see using the motor? Perhaps it is enough to get in and out of the marina.
The prop shown in the images is a 2 blade folding like prop. Better for sailing less good under power.
Do you like the boat?
That is good advice to check the serial number on the engine to find out if it has the modified flywheel adapter. I have the older engine on my 1986 boat, and did have a problem (after 30 years!). Pulling and reinstalling the transmission myself, not too difficult on this boat, it cost me around $1500 to have the yard rebuild the transmission, sending out the shaft to be machined. That also includes the flywheel mod kit from Volvo. Now, if I had replaced the shaft (and entire gear set, since that's how they are supplied), it would have been well north of $5000. I kind of think that Volvo modified the flywheel adapter before the 35s5's were built, but you should check.
Here is the reply from a top mechanic who installed diesels for many years and has forgotten more about diesels than all of us on this thread ever knew:
"Volvo model 2003 does not have a good reputation. If the engine is still running well you may get a few years out of it but eventually you will be forced to repower"
Note - "and that's if it is running well!"
Thant's all I am going to say about this!
"Volvo model 2003 does not have a good reputation. If the engine is still running well you may get a few years out of it but eventually you will be forced to repower"
Note - "and that's if it is running well!"
Thant's all I am going to say about this!
That's one mechanics opinion, and you know what they say about opinions, that's all I'll say about it also!
No hour meter. No maintenance log. 27 year old Volvo diesel. I would assume a near-term repower $15,000. Maybe find a local volvo marine mechanic and let him inspect the engine, get you a compression test, dial you in for $300. It would be good to know how long down range that repower will be.
So, I have a 33 year old Volvo diesel (model 2003) that runs great. I don't see any near-term repower. YMMV.
Thanks for all the feedback! I am buying this boat once I get the oil analysis back.
Hello Thetone:
Did you buy the boat? I'm in contract to buy a 1989 35s5 with 720 hours on the engine.
I'd like to hear what you have to say about the boat.
Did you buy the boat? I'm in contract to buy a 1989 35s5 with 720 hours on the engine.
I'd like to hear what you have to say about the boat.