Volvo D6 350hp & DP-R drive - Page 2

Bushrider · 01 November 2018, 05:14

Thanks guys :thumbsup:

M.Thornton · 01 November 2018, 10:30

Very much looking forward to cruising with you next year Jurgen,It will be great to compare Ocean Devil with Fast Forward (Easdale accommodation already booked !)

Bushrider · 01 November 2018, 10:33

Thanks Mike - counting already days to Easdale [emoji6]
First and biggest difference between Fast Forward and Ocean Devil during the summer cruise will be that I will still sleep on the deck while you guys sleeping in the cabin [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

Andre · 01 November 2018, 11:05

Bushrider, sorry I missed the opportunity to meet you on Saturday 27th but unfortunately when I got into the Solent and heading for Yarmouth the screens on my VV7 and Simrad NNS9 just went dark and could not see a thing. I decided to play it safe and returned to SDS

BTW nice Scorpion RIB congratulations

Our Russian dealer takes many Parker 10 mtr cabin ribs and all with twin D4 or D6 (370s & 400s) He says he cannot fault them so good choice

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Bushrider · 01 November 2018, 11:16

Andre - pity that we could not meet . Was a great day out.
I am planning to come just before new year back to Southampton .
Could be another chance to meet .
As for Russia - although I am living here at the Baltic Sea in St Petersburg I have no time for boating - which is a pity ..

Andre · 01 November 2018, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Bushrider

Andre - pity that we could not meet . Was a great day out.
I am planning to come just before new year back to Southampton .
Could be another chance to meet .
As for Russia - although I am living here at the Baltic Sea in St Petersburg I have no time for boating - which is a pity ..

Great let me know exactly when and I am sure Trevor will be around as well

St Petersburg as they say Venice of the north very nice

Bushrider · 01 November 2018, 15:52

Agreed . Trev will definitely know when I will be back . We talked already about going out .
St Pete is nice .. as long you are tourist ))

goearth · 01 November 2018, 17:48

The Volvo Penta's have a good reputation, with spares readily available and enough VP trained marine engineers (at least in the UK - I don't know about Germany, but I should imagine that it is similar) . We have twin D4's on our main boat (a Prestige 34) and can get spares etc.

Also, workshop manuals and other technical information is reasonably available. The D4 and D6 Workshop Manual manual is part number 47700149, dated 05-2016 . (At least that's what it says on mine.!) It is very good - even I can follow it!

beamishken · 01 November 2018, 18:14

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Originally Posted by goearth

The Volvo Penta's have a good reputation, with spares readily available and enough VP trained marine engineers (at least in the UK - I don't know about Germany, but I should imagine that it is similar) . We have twin D4's on our main boat (a Prestige 34) and can get spares etc.

Also, workshop manuals and other technical information is reasonably available. The D4 and D6 Workshop Manual manual is part number 47700149, dated 05-2016 . (At least that's what it says on mine.!) It is very good - even I can follow it!

All usefull info but not much use to the op as he just bought a yanmar powered boat[emoji6]

Bushrider · 01 November 2018, 18:15

Correct [emoji6]

goearth · 01 November 2018, 18:22

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Originally Posted by beamishken

All usefull info but not much use to the op as he just bought a yanmar powered boat[emoji6]

The original Post said "While the Yanmar has the reputation being bullet proof but suffers from turbo lag - what about the Volvo ?" I was answering that question!

Bushrider · 01 November 2018, 18:25

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Thanks to everybody for information and advice !
This week I signed for the 6LP boat ..

Martin thanks for your reply & info - much appreciated !
Guess you overlooked my post that I decided for the Scorpion with the 6LP .

xlgum · 01 November 2018, 18:52

Wow!!! Nice rib. Seen a short youtube clip about this rib.....no smoke!! Think you made a good choice and can have some realy serious fun with this one. The weight from an inboard diesel in high waves makes the ride confy and stable. Have fun!

Bushrider · 01 November 2018, 19:45

Thank you !
Spent a day in the Solent and was very much impressed about the comfortable ride and she tops out at 50kn ! [emoji15][emoji15]

xlgum · 01 November 2018, 20:15

Hell yeah!! That’s not slow! And the most fun is at the pump when you take diesel instead of petrol. Burn some diesel oil and ride it like you stole it, have fun.

jwalker · 02 November 2018, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Bushrider

Thanks to everybody for information and advice !
This week I signed for the 6LP boat ...

This has popped up on Ribnet, nothing to do with me but if your new boat hasn't got one fitted it might be worth your while investing in a bit of extra strength for the engine block.

http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/yanmar-...ace-80260.html

Congratulations on your Scorp.

Bushrider · 02 November 2018, 21:47

Thanks - much appreciated !
Ocean Devil comes with the reinforced Pascoe engine brace as many of the racing guys used .
I should be save on this one !

RobinB · 03 November 2018, 18:23

You certainly got a good one Bushrider. I know that because I used to own it, superb soft riding hull for cruising.
I fitted those top air vents to keep the engine compartment super dry.
Have fun! Look forward to seeing more about this epic rib in the future.

gileszmilpro · 05 November 2018, 06:20

Got a fair bit of experience with the Volvo D6 series engines. They are great performers. A lot depends on the quality of the installation in the earlier versions, because there were a few components that didn't like to get wet (on a boat, who knew?) but the new Volvo D6's are sweet as.

Here's a youtube of a our ZH930 with twin Volvo inboards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfesbm9IyqE

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Any experience or thoughts about this combination ?
I have currently an E-TEC 250H.O. on my boat and no experience at all with diesel boats .
While the Yanmar has the reputation being bullet proof but suffers from turbo lag - what about the Volvo ?
It's been on the market already quite a while .
Any issues with hardware ?
Electronics ?
What about the DP-R drive ?

Bushrider · 24 May 2019, 09:24

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Originally Posted by willk

"the Yanmar"?
The 315hp 6LP is notorious for turbo lag - I wouldn't give the steam off my p1ss for a 6LP.

I remember this comment from wilk which very well talks about the turbo lag of the 6LP [emoji16]
After getting advice from very experienced 6LP users I designed and installed a prop vent system .
In Easdale I tested it and the time to get on plane reduced drastically by almost 2/3 .
With aerated props the motor spools up MUCH quicker which helps to produce far earlier sufficient boost pressure .
What is left to do for next winter is to build a nice stainless tube following the shape of the Bravo in order to replace the long hose .