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Buyer beware

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Buyers of yachts should always have a surveyor along when purchasing a boat. This way they are assured that the boat they are getting is worth its price for yacht surveyors have enough knowledge of yacht construction, mechanics, electronics, sails and gears to give a close to exact value of the boat.

Author: Smith, Michael A.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1997
Purchasing, Practice, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Surveyors, Marine, Marine surveyors

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Ocean-going Swede: a medley of modifications strengthens Volvo's new pleasureboat diesel

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Volvo-Penta has introduced the 430-bhp TAMD72 6.7-liter diesel engine. It has a larger injection pump, stronger fuel lines, a more efficient turbocharger and a higher compression ratio than the older TAMD71B.

Author: Smith, Michael A.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Product introduction, Product Announcement, Marine diesel engines, Motor industry, Marine diesel motors, AB Volvo Penta

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Drivetrain directions

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A springtime inspection of a boat's engine is a good way to prevent future problems. Factors to check include components, fuel clarity, freshwater coolant, V-belts and the emergency shut-off trip.

Author: Smith, Michael A.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1993
Maintenance and repair, Marine engines, Motorboat engines

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