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I have had both Volvo and Westerbeke... 
In Response To: Does anyone have any thoughts about the comparative value of Volvo vs Westerbeke diesels? ()
and didn't have a particular problem with either. The Westerbeke was a 27Hp in my old boat, parts for it were very expensive. The Volvo is a D2-75 (similar to Rick's but with turbocharger), and parts are very expensive. No difference there. The Volvo is a Perkins/Saber/Caterpillar block marinized by Volvo.
