Recent content by Mike - UK

I have graded my arch and cockpit lighting just by switching the lamps for led ones.

Hi all, hello from the UK. I have a 2004 320da with twin Volvo diesel inboards. Port batteries changed last year and stbd this year. All batteries approx 13v. Both alternators reading 13.5 - 14v with engines running. However, gauges read pt 10-11v & stbd 13-14v. I suspected the pt gauge but if...

Just had Flexiteek decking installed. Carpet really isn’t a viable option here in the UK. It feels really nice to walk on and really has transformed the look of the boat. Now to clean the seats.

My 2004 320 has Volvo Pentas. As already said, these engines are very popular in the European market. My boat came from France. Had the boat approaching 18 months salt water use, and no problems.

Well, looking for something that wasn’t there. Removed the panel and found I had no power at the breaker....... so had to be the plug on the shore cable. Opened it up and there was the problem. So 2 hours and even longer including research for a 10 min fix

That didn’t trip.it was the first thing I checked.

Hi all, tried connecting to shore power to charge batteries. Never had problems before. 220v (Uk boat) shown on gauge on panel When ac switched on. Pressed switch for ac converter and heard a clunk like a breaker tripping. Now ac is dead. Marina power still good. Any ideas? I cannot find the...

Have you looked at the Hurley davits? Only half the dinghy Sits on your platform

Hi, I have a 2004 320 with I/O outdrives and can confirm I have the power hatch.

Well, due to a combination of bad weather and awaiting for parts from the U.S for the hatch lift, we have finally conducted sea trials and the deal agreed. She is an absolute beaut. I was really surprised at the performance compared to my 240 SUNDANCER.

I believe these are Volvo Penta kad 44 (260hp), I will check.

We are just waiting to complete the deal and I shall take pics and get them uploaded

Newquay is just 40 mins drive from here. I have now read the whole of the 320 threads, and there is not one mention of a member with Volvo Diesel & O/D configuration. Are they that unpopular in the U.S?

Thanks for the welcome guys. I’m sure I will have a list of questions at some point. I will post some pics when I have her.