2000 Monterey 240xp

[bigdoggone2003]

I have had this boat for 5 years now. When I purchased the boat I bought Volvo's extended warranty protection so the boat was covered for 6 years. Within 8 months of owning the boat it overheated and shutdown. After getting it to the shop they found that the heads needed to be redone and such at a cost of about 1700. They stated that since they could not find out the exact cause an ice bag must have wrapped itself around the intake starving the cooling system and causing the engine to overheat and therefor was not covered. This 4th of July the engine overheated and shutdown once again. After taking it to the shop they claim that the impellar came apart and caused an interruption in the flow of water causing the overheat. This time they claim that there is a crack in the head and now there is also rust inside from the water getting into the cylinders and such. Of course once again Volvo is saying that they won't cover the problem. Has anyone dealt with Volvo and their extended warranty to give some insight into how to get this engine replacement covered. I also have progressive boat insurance, is there a way to get them to cover it. Thanks for any help

[marshmat]

I've never owned a Volvo, although several friends who have have enjoyed them quite a bit. They seem to have a fairly good reputation around here.

Denying a warranty claim because the mechanic can't figure out why it broke is rather irresponsible, in my opinion. My impression is that both of these events should be under warranty. (It's hard to keep a bag over those inlets when on the trailer and flush fitting, let alone at 30 knots, so I doubt that would be the problem.) If your dealer is troublesome, go to Volvo-Penta directly. Get an independent mechanic to look at your motor and take his signed assessment of it to a small-claims court. This should get Volvo moving.