I would never have one. The more changes in direction you have in a mechanical device the more complicated it becomes. In one instance here the yard got a strap around it when taking the boat out of the water. I need not explain the result.
Mike Casey C&C 30 1980 On Tue, Nov 21, 2017 at 10:41 AM, Nauset Beach via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Am beginning to look for the “next” boat [this winter’s armchair boat > project vs. the real ones] and have come across some that have sail drives, > though most are traditional shaft drives. > > > > What is the group’s experience with sail drives from any engine builder? > Google has revealed Volvo and Yanmar have the bulk of the market and sail > drives are becoming the rule vs. the exception on newer boats over the past > 10 years or so. While they are reported to be quieter / less vibration > than traditional shafts, from what I have read the maintenance beyond > changing the oil in the drive unit annually [just as one would for the > engine] is not really a DIY project. Replacing the 2 seals, particularly > the one keeping the water out of the boat, sounds like they are a yard job > – and expensive ones at that; on the order of $2 - $5k depending on the > location of the yard. And the “recommended” seal replacement interval is > reported at every 5 to 7 years… While many owners may go well beyond > that, what happens to an insurance claim if one has exceeded the > manufacturer’s “recommended service” interval? > > > > Any experience / information with sail drives is appreciated. > > > > Thanks, > > Brian > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Rod > Stright via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:21 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Rod Stright <strig...@eastlink.ca> > *Subject:* Stus-List Volvo Penta Sail Drive > > > > Anyone out there have any experience at replacing a Volvo Penta Sail Drive > and transmission? Recommendation on a good source for parts and expertise > hopefully on the east coast.? > > > > Thanks > > Rod > > 2004 C&C 99 > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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