Volvo 260/351 package

[half shell]

I am going to call on a 1970 18 Donzi with the above referenced power set up.

Was this a reliable set up and are parts easy to obtain?

Also are there mechanics with experience available to work on same?

Other than outboards I have only had merc 350/Alpha set up.

Regards Bob

[mattyboy]

yes it is a strong reliable setup, not a wide variety of props but can still find parts , trim would be nice , but still a nice setup

[JimG]

Very strong, very sweet to run, seemingly bulletproof...

My 1970 is almost identical to that one, except with a 250 outdrive. As Matty said, parts availability is good. Simple engine, easy to work on. Gets very good mileage, about 3.5mpg average, (if that matters).

What color? Do you have the hull number?

Jim

[half shell]

Thanks
Matty this set up is not available w/ t and tilt?

Jim I have not heard back from owner .However I will try to get hull #

Regards Bob

[mattyboy]

no the 250 260 and 270 no trim just tilt,
the 270t 280t and 290 have trim

not an all to hard upgrade from what I hear

very happy with mine although I did grenade a drive don't understand why it happened after 33years of faithful service ;) :tongue:

[JimG]

Just an opinion: I don't miss trim on my Donzi at all. Just another part to break... :hyper:

[half shell]

Several calls to owner and have not had a return call.Probably not to anxious to sell.
Could this be a registry owners boat it is in NH with a MA owner?

Regards Bob