Dorian I came with a Volvo diesel, which was a concern for us due to Volvo's reputation for costly repairs and our own experience with one on an Albin 25 (not Vagabond) that we'd owned years ago. However, after a mechanical survey by Cove yachts in Maple Bay we were comfortable that the Volvo would serve us well.
The survey indicated that we had a leaking water pump seal, bad alternator, and some play in the turbo. These were all dealt with, plus we upgraded the batteries from one each for start and house service to putting both in start service and adding an 8D for house service. We still need to replace a glow plug; Cove Yachts didn't have one in stock last summer.
In the photo you can just see the red kero tank nestled down beside the engine; too close for comfort.
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