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Good question. Yes they are in sequence, and the starboard engines does burn some too, just not as much. Assuming my estimate of 24 oz. from min to max is right, that engine burned about 7-9 oz. in last 15 hours, 65 gallons. Not thrilled about that either. Another reason I want to see after...

She was a stock boat which had 30 hours on her when we took possession. When we can we cruise around 2800 / WOT is around 3500. Good point about them "knowing something", but I've not heard of any similar cases with D4's, my Volvo mechanic hasn't either. He did have a case that fixed itself at...

Right! Exactly what I'd like to avoid if at all possible.

Cooling my jets on this. Here is more background: 1) the local rep has visited the boat one time, back in October, Where the engines performed perfectly on this sea trial. The mechanic hooked up his computer testing equipment and all looked good. 2) also, at that time, he took oil samples...

I think that all of the posts so far on this thread are spot-on. The "creaky" flooring is a bit disconcerting but not a "deal breaker" for us. Heck, the GB Europa is nearly tripple the price. I believe that we got what we paid for.

Thanks for the story. Yes, they have been good about it so far. I noticed the oil issue shortly after taking posession and brought it to the dealer's attention right away. I'm pretty meticulous, especially about stuff that I know how to check. Checking oil levels is about as easy as it gets!

I have checked and used their recommended method and I wound up overfilling because the oil hadn't settled out. Subsequently, the crank case breather filters get fouled with oil and the engins burn the excess trying to "get happy". All this in addition to the engine burning oil anyway...

By the way, Dauntless a KK42, and ready to make the return, I see.

We have the ST44 with very little boating experience. Maybe it's me but I do not consider this to qualify as a "blue water" trawler. The reasons I say this is due to the range of about 350 miles and the way she feels in only 4'-5' seas, our max to date. After reading the "Dauntless" (KK 47'?)...

You may remember me as the guy who couldn´t figure out why his new D4´s were "using" oil. This “oil consumption” issue has been tough for me to understand, mainly because the dipstick readings have varied wildly depending on how long I waited before checking. I have come to learn that the range...

_______________ Looks to me like this guy's wife should be well on her way to becoming a "former boater". I guess when he's singlehanded he'll blame the person who's not there!

Wow! What if there is a vessel on the other side of a pier? I guess the answer lies in making a very controlled toss from close in.

With 2 screws and a bow thruster I have never used the rudders in docking. I suppose that if I knew what I was doing their implementation could be a benefit, especially in strong cross wind or current. Remember, we're new at this stuff. Stern-in, it makes sense that the aft edges on the rudders...

This happened in late March. She applied direct pressure (she's a nurse) and I immediately drove her to the the local urgent care, which was open that Sunday evening. We arrived around 5:15! They took her in quickly and the doctor used 10 stitches. The nail is a wait-and-see situation. The...

We're learning about this important aspect of boating and offer the following: Twin screws, bow thruster. 1) Establish good communication with crew. Radio headsets are great! No need for her to yell when she can cuss me out in a normal voice. Radios allow this. 2) When docking, I'm in neutral...

I confused the Europa with the Heritage. I think the Heritage is very similar in style to Swift 44. Nonetheless, the GB is approximately double the price, I believe. We like ours but it's our first boat!

I have no doubt of the many differences between the Heritage 42 and the Beneteau Swift 44, but isn't the former about double the price? No argument. There are some things about our make and model that one could categorize as "cheap".

Rossow- I am able to view both web sites. Thank you. Ron- I'll try to buy the "cross-over" parts once I'm out of warranty. Thank you. So, it's looking like Volvo parts can only be purchased directly from Volvo or a dealer, right?

FYI, here is some recent parts pricing history (not including labor) from my Volvo dealer: These are for Volvo D4, 300 hp. Note the impeller kit was $44.00 Transmission Oil Filter: $54.59 Bypass Oil Filter: $29.96 Oil Filter: $36.20 Fuel Filter: $39.50 Racor Fuel Filter: $12.95 Air Filter...

New boater here. Pretty handy with tools and easy maintenance but by no means a mechanic. I'd like to perform any maintenance items that are within my capabilities, such as: Air Filters Crankcase Breather filters Fuel Filters Impellars Zincs Belts Hoses Suggested other items? One day I'd...

Learning a lot here. Had no idea that some GBs and Nordic Tugs were SD. My Beneteau Swift 44 has 2 Volvo D4's/300 hp. I doubt that these would be classified as "big engines". I have seen no cooling problems running at FD speed, which I suppose is less than 10 knots. At 1,250 RPM's she'll make...

Here is our Swift 44 running about 16 knots.

Day 15 26 September, 2014 Ft. Myers to Marco Island, FL. 55 SM, 4 hrs. Total Voyage: 1,332 Statute Miles, 94 running hours 1,167 gallons diesel fuel The river out of Ft. Myers and the Gulf of Mexico had only light chop. Very happy to arrive at Esplanade Marina where Lady Di will spend the...

Pretty recent, the young fella said. There are a few details on ActiveCaptain.

Day 14 25 September Stewart to Ft. Myers, FL via Okeechobee Waterway 120 SM, 8.5 hrs. Total: 1,277 SM, 90 hrs. Perfect weather until Ft. Myers. Made good time as we were lucky on all lockthru's. Especially at the Franklin Lock, our last one. We were nervous about storms that were building...