05-23-2023, 10:27 AM
(05-23-2023, 05:16 AM)MC1600 Wrote: Mike — I don’t think it’s specific to Volvos. Things go wrong when a boat sits and you start to impede the ability to achieve max performance. When we’re in the water (whether with Volvos, Cats, or gas engines), I try and run the boat at least once every two weeks. Once a week is my goal. Sometimes it’s just getting up on plane for 20-30mins and returning to the slip. It keeps everything moving, lubricated, and gives opportunities to identify issues before they become problems.
Good for the genny too! Puts a load on her and let’s her exercise.
Hey thank you for responding to my two posts. Great to have feedback from fellow boaters.
I agree with both of your posts and am getting an opinion from a diesel site also. I've had MTU, Cat, and Cummins engines before and never felt so clueless about an engine. For some reason Volvo and the IPS system intimidate me. Guess I'll chill out and have the Volvo stuff done every 14 days for this first year and see how it goes. Can't hurt.
Again,
Thanks for taking the time to respond;.
Mike
M/V Hombre
