So, just to jump into this thread ..... I repowered my 38MKII in 2005. I chose
to replace the original Volvo and shaft drive with a Yanmar 3ym30 with an SD20
sail drive. Total installation cost was near $9K..So we're now 12 years
later....I remain an extremely positive supporter of the move....
The engine regularly gets winterized...less than $300/yr.....lower unit drive
oil flushed and replaced every 4 years $125 each time. (Think service on a 30hp
outboard motor) The seals were replaced last winter.....not necessary, just
paranoid. Seal cost is around $100. Labor in my case involved lifting the
engine out and replacing the factory elbow with a stainless version...and doing
some engine room cosmetics....total cost to replace and reinstall was around
$1000.Overall cost to me has been much less than posts here.....The performance
of the saildrive is far superior to any shaft drive in my opinion....much
faster than the Volvo, very quiet, much better handling.....and over 100lbs
LIGHTER than the Volvo.Just my 12 year experience for comparison.I'd do it
again in a heartbeat......Oh, I forgot to mention that it was Rob Ball who took
me to the Yanmar booth at the Newport show in 2005 and pointed out the 3ym30
and SD20 package...I had asked him "if there was anything he would do today to
improve the 38MKII".....this saildrive package was at the top of his list.....
Ron C.
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-------- Original message --------From: John Pennie via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 11/21/17 3:16 PM (GMT-05:00) To:
cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Pennie <john.pen...@icloud.com> Subject: Re:
Stus-List Sail Drives in general > Maintenance?
Personally I would look for shaft. To have saildrive is to truly understand
fear of electrolysis. I also miss the prop walk. Replacing the seals is an
every 8 yr project according to Volvo and cost 4,500 last time I did it. Only
real advantage is for the builder. They do however open up the back cabin.
Just my 2 cents
Jersey he
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-->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.? ThanksRod2004
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