Boat pics

[Lpgc]

I posted a pic of my new (old really but new to me as I only recently bought it) boat on the 'What have you done to your Elgrand today' thread, a couple of people said they'd like to see more pics of it...










I've been trying to read the engine model number... I know it's a Volvo Penta / OMC / Ford based V8, not sure if it's a 5.0 or 5.8. I think it's a 5.0 and fairly detuned at 190bhp rating (2bbl carb, the 4bbl version has 230bhp) and I think the model plate denotes the 5.0 engine but can't be completely sure and the surveyor noted it's a 5.8 which would be 265bhp.

 

[Gwilo365]

Volvo Penta Marine engines......I believe these to be tough as old boots.
the venerable and much loved (by me) Volvo D5 was closely related to marine unit too....

 

[Lpgc]

Volvo Penta Marine engines......I believe these to be tough as old boots.
the venerable and much loved (by me) Volvo D5 was closely related to marine unit too....

I dunno, I think I'd have preferred a Mercruiser setup because parts are easier to get hold of. Firms like Volvo Penta do make some of their own engines (and some of them are Volvo engines, particularly the diesels) but they also 'marine-ise' car engines made by the likes of Ford and Chevrolet, this one is a Ford V8.

 

[Lpgc]

@Richard Fox , @Magnu , @Lize

 

[Richard Fox]

Thanks buddy that looks lovely!!!
Get yourself over to The Netherlands in it! lol

 

[Richard Fox]

Bit pricey over here! lol

https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/watersport-en-boten/speedboten/m1988295875-four-winns-195-sundowner

 

[dognero]

I would love a boat but I get sea sick

 

[guf]

Lovely, really like it
Is it thirstier than Elgrand?

 

[LeStempy]

Can you get a rooster tail?

 

[ChunkyDave]

Can you get a rooster tail?

Better to have a rooster tail than a ducks arse

 

[Lpgc]

I would love a boat but I get sea sick

So do I but it's different when you're driving (probably something to do with anticipating the waves and boat movement) and different on a speedboat with V hull compared to a displacement hull... or at least it's different whilst you're moving. Used to go out with my dad on his boats and he liked to do a bit of sea fishing... we'd sometimes both feel sick (my dad said it was an advantage to spread some ground bait anyway lol) but you start feeling better as soon as you start moving again, especially if you're driving.

Lovely, really like it
Is it thirstier than Elgrand?

Yes lol. Around 5mpg at best (at 5mph and again at around 25mph) and probably 1mpg flat out at around 45mph. That's actually not too bad for a boat.

Can you get a rooster tail?

Haven't tried with this boat but I doubt it lol.

 

[Karlos]

cant beat messing around
On the water

 

[Karlos]

The inboard engines are much better on fuel than outboards same hp but 4 stroke rather than 2 use less than 1/2 the amount of fuel

 

[Lpgc]

@Karlos I'm trying to find what spec prop the boat would have come with originally and buy a new one (probably original spec but I'm open to advise)... Any ideas where to get one?

I know you're from the South East but I don't remember if it's you I met at an Elgrand meet who takes his boat to some lake near the Humber Bridge?

 

[Karlos]

Yes that's me we have a caravan near the Humber bridge on a water-ski lake . I have a high five prop on mine faster take off for wake boarding
eBay I think
Get yourself some Ringo's the kids will have great fun

 

[Karlos]

Yes that's me we have a caravan near the Humber bridge on a water-ski lake . I have a high five prop on mine faster take off for wake boarding
eBay I think
Get yourself some Ringo's the kids will have great fun

 

[WhatsThisFor]

Here is mine - more of a Yacht than a boat, notice the twin steering set up.

 

[guf]

Despite little connection with Elgrand, I'm finding this unusual thread very interesting
Not to mention @WhatsThisFor valuable input

 

[Lize]

Makes me want a boat too

 

[Tim C]

Nice, looks fun! Have you LPGd it yet...??!!