W e have the Volvo experience . Quality minded people for a Quality product. M any boat manufacturers have chosen Volvo as their source of power. Swedish design is simple and tough.
Every manufacturer has it's strong points and weak points.
I would be happy to own a Volvo Powered boat. V olvo uses the clutch-cone shifting in the upper unit. This is a great system and explains why Mercruiser uses a similar system in the Bravo Drive. Keeping the shift rod assembly in good working condition meant constant cleaning and adjusting. T he 270 and 280 Aquamatics are very tough units but because of this, the housings are larger and not as streamlined as some drive units.