06 342 For Sale On eBay

aero3113

Came across this 06 342 on eBay 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144766702158?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=05pivsdcRzq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=jb9VSTJCQVS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

skennelly

That's in Chicago.  He had listed for $75k.  It's been for sale for a while.  I would be interested but it has volvos

YYZRC

What’s wrong with Volvos (unless of course they are composite drives)?

Ian

And no engines photo.

Spyderweb

Below in the add it’s called a “260 Express Cruiser”.  ???

skennelly

@YYZRC Everything is more expensive with Volvos, parts, service ect...

YYZRC

Interesting. I didn’t experience that but maybe things are different south of the border. 

skennelly

@YYZRC - That's what everyone says anyways.  I've never owned a VP boat.

YYZRC

I think it’s worth researching further before dismissing entirely. Other than the comp drive issues, I have never heard/experienced problems. 

rmfriday

i have had both bravo driven boats and VP driven boats, at this point i would pay more for a VP boat then a Merc boat. 
I have done bravo uppers, lowers, steering pins, and entire transom assemblies. I just feel VP puts out a better engineered product.
Just my thoughts... 

[Deleted User]

The XDP composite drive fiasco really hurt Volvo-Penta's reputation in the U.S. The Ocean X I replaced mine with seven years ago has been a solid performer and trouble-free. The engines of that era are just GM small or big blocks same as Merc.

However Merc is clearly dominant and better known by mechanics, especially outside major cities. V-P genuine parts are pricey, that is true, and so I try to find alternate sources if they are just rebranded AC-Delco parts as some are, as an example. Andy.

rasbury

It must have sold, its down now..