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About the Valiant 40
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Builder
- Uniflite (Bellingham, WA) 1973-1984; Valiant Yachts (Texas) 1984-1992
- Designer
- Robert Perry
- Length
- 39.9 ft
- Waterline
- 34 ft
- Beam
- 12.33 ft
- Draft
- 6 ft
- Displacement
- 22,500 lb
- Ballast
- 7,700 lb
- Hull
- fiberglass
- Hull / keel
- fin keel
- Rig
- cutter
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Number built
- 200
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
- Steering
- pedestal cable · Edson
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel unknown
“Fuel: 95 gal.” — review, wavetrain.netSources still disagree: the sailboatdata spec database gives 85 gal, a Wavetrain review 95 gal. Valiant's own website has a V40 page but gives no tank sizes; tankage is said to have varied by year.
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Water unknown
“Water: 120 gal.” — review, wavetrain.netSources still disagree: the sailboatdata spec database gives 125 gal, the Wavetrain review 120; no builder figure was found.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster unknown
No source mentions a thruster.
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Stern thruster not fitted
Our earlier figure of none has no source, and nothing was found either way.
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Steering pedestal cable · Edson
“Wheel steering is Edson with radial drive. The drive wheel is easily accessible from the cockpit locker.” — review, practical-sailor.com · “VALIANT 40 & 47 (S-1704) CLASSIC PEDESTAL STEERER ... CHAIN & WIRE ROPE ASSY. W/HARDWARE ... RADIAL DRIVE WHEEL” — spec database, edsonmarine.comPractical Sailor and Edson's steering data sheet agree: Edson pedestal with chain-and-wire to a radial drive wheel, plus an emergency tiller. No builder document found.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Sources disagree on first year, last year, engines, fuel tank, water tank — left blank rather than guessed.
Credited with starting the performance-cruiser category. Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder (skeg is a foam-filled steel weldment bolted and glassed on), canoe stern, true cutter rig, external lead ballast, engine under the cockpit on a V-drive. Solid hull, balsa-cored deck. Blister-era hulls are roughly numbers 120-249 (hull numbers start at 101), so check the HIN. About 200 built (SpinSheet, Wave Train). Displacement and ballast are from the original builder brochure. Replaced by the Valiant 42.
Engines fitted
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Westerbeke 4-107 (Westerbeke 40) — diesel, single
standard
The first Valiant 40s came with the Westerbeke 4-107; owners on SailNet and Cruisers Forum report it as original on early boats.Sources: offshoreyachts.com · sailnet.com · cruisersforum.com
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Perkins 4-108 — diesel, single
standard
Used during production and also a same-footprint replacement for the Westerbeke 4-107 (hull #9 was repowered this way).Sources: offshoreyachts.com · practical-sailor.com
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Westerbeke 50 — 50 hp, diesel, single
standard
Fitted later in production; described as temperamental. Sailboatdata gives 50 hp diesel as original equipment for hulls 101-199.Sources: offshoreyachts.com · sailboatdata.com
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Volvo Penta 2003T (3-cyl turbo) — 42 hp, diesel, single
standard
Late-production boats; Practical Sailor's late-1980s test boat had a 42 hp Volvo 2003 Turbo with V-drive.Sources: practical-sailor.com · offshoreyachts.com
Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.
Known problems for this model
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Fire-retardant (Hetron) resin blistering, roughly hulls 120-249 hull
Uniflite hulls laminated about 1976-1981 with a fire-retardant resin can blister over the whole hull and deck, not just below the waterline; repairs require peeling and relaminating and blisters have returned on some boats. A surveyor estimated under 20% of the ~200 boats were severely affected and knew of no structural failures.spinsheet.com · wavetrain.net · sailboatdata.com
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Balsa-cored deck moisture deck
The hull is solid but the deck is cored; check for wet core around chainplates, stanchions and deck hardware.wavetrain.net · spinsheet.com
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Aging aluminum fuel/water tanks fuel
Aluminum fuel and water tanks corroded on some boats and have needed replacement.wavetrain.net
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Pounding to windward in a short chop hull
The designer himself noted the flared bow is not at its best in steep chop; owners report hard pounding upwind.spinsheet.com
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Undersized chainplates on early boats rigging
Chainplates on some early boats were undersized and have needed upgrading.wavetrain.net
Engines & parts
Westerbeke W-40 (Westerbeke 40) parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Westerbeke 4-107 (Westerbeke 40)”
Shares its base engine and rear-seal problem with the Perkins 4.108 (Foley Engines' 4.108 rear seal fix also covers the Westerbeke 40), so many internal parts can be sourced through Perkins 4.108 channels such as TAD and Foley.
Parts sources: Foley Engines, Trans Atlantic Diesels (Perkins 4.108 parts), Westerbeke (factory parts store)
Common problems (2)
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Rear main seal leak engine
Same chronic rope-seal leak as the Perkins 4.108.foleyengines.com
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Overheating under load cooling
Owners chasing W-40 overheating often find a nearly blocked raw water elbow at the exhaust elbow or a failed heat exchanger.cruisersforum.com
Maker’s service schedule (19)
| Engine oil & filter change W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 100 hrs | “Servicing After Every 100 Hours of Operation 1. Change the engine's lubrication oil and oil filter.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Engine oil & filter change Westerbeke 40 / Four-107 (1980 technical manual, pub. 20502 ed. 8) | 150 hrs or 1 yr | “IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE CHECKS 3, 4, 5 AND 6 BE ATTENDED TO WHEN TOTAL OPERATING TIME REACHES 150 HOURS.” — manufacturer (1980), westerbeke.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator Westerbeke 40 / Four-107 (1980 technical manual, pub. 20502 ed. 8) | 1 yr | “10. Wash primary filter bowl and screen. ... 11. Replace secondary fuel filter element.” — manufacturer (1980), westerbeke.com |
| Valve clearance check / adjust W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 500 hrs | “Servicing After Every 500 Hours of Operation *1. Torque the cylinder head nuts. *2. Adjust the valve clearances.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Retorque cylinder head nuts W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 500 hrs | “Servicing After Every 500 Hours of Operation *1. Torque the cylinder head nuts.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Drive belts inspect / replace W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 100 hrs | “Servicing After Every 100 Hours of Operation ... 2. Adjust the alternator and water pump drive belt tension, if required” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Drive belts inspect / replace Westerbeke 40 / Four-107 (1980 technical manual, pub. 20502 ed. 8) | 1 yr | “SEASONAL CHECK-OUT (MORE OFTEN IF POSSIBLE) ... 1. Check generator or alternator "V" belt for tension.” — manufacturer (1980), westerbeke.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 250 hrs | “Servicing After Every 250 Hours of Operation ... Check the sea water pump's Impeller.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 500 hrs | “Servicing After Every 500 Hours of Operation ... 3. Drain, flush, and refill the fresh water cooling system.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test Westerbeke 40 / Four-107 (1980 technical manual, pub. 20502 ed. 8) | 1 yr | “END OF SEASON SERVICE 1. Drain fresh water cooling system ... 3. Fill fresh water cooling system with antifreeze” — manufacturer (1980), westerbeke.com |
| Engine pencil zincs W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 1 mo | “Monthly Check the condition of the zinc anode in the heat exchanger's sea water circuit.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Engine pencil zincs Westerbeke 40 / Four-107 (1980 technical manual, pub. 20502 ed. 8) | 1 yr | “2. Remove zinc rod (usually located in heat exchanger) and see if it needs replacing.” — manufacturer (1980), westerbeke.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer Westerbeke 40 / Four-107 (1980 technical manual, pub. 20502 ed. 8) | 1 yr | “12. Replace air filter.” — manufacturer (1980), westerbeke.com |
| Injector test / service W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 800 hrs | “Servicing Attar Every 800 Hours of Operation *1. Remove and check fuel injectors.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Compression test, alternator check, tighten bolts/nuts/clamps W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 800 hrs | “Servicing Attar Every 800 Hours of Operation ... *2. Check the engine's compression pressure.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Heat exchanger & oil cooler cleaning W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 1,000 hrs | “Servicing After Every 1000 Hours of Operation 1. Remove, clean, and pressure test the primary heat exchanger.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Check fuel injection pump timing W 40NA (1988 operator's manual, pub. 37169) | 1,000 hrs | “Servicing After Every 1000 Hours of Operation ... *2. Check the fuel injection pump's timing.” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Transmission fluid change W 40NA with Hurth HBW 150 gearbox (1988 operator's manual) | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Change the transmission fluid after the first 30 hours of engine operation and thereafter every 250 hours (or once per y” — manufacturer (1988), westerbeke.com |
| Transmission fluid change Westerbeke 40 with Westerbeke-Paragon SA1/SAO manual or Paragon P200/P300/P400 hydraulic gear (1980 technical manual) | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Under normal conditions, the oil should be changed every 100 hours or each season, whichever is shorter.” — manufacturer (1980), westerbeke.com |
Service part numbers (11)
| Oil filter Spin-on filter (engines from 1975; also the pre-1975 spin-on conversion) |
Westerbeke 016655 | “40 16655 FILTER LUBE OIL” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com |
| Oil filter Early canister-type oil filter (to 1975), element only |
Westerbeke 011268 | “35 11268 ELEMENT LUBE OIL FILTER” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com |
| Fuel filter | Westerbeke 011703 | “11703 ELEMENT,FUEL” — manufacturer, hansenmarine.com |
| Fuel pre-filter / separator | Westerbeke 032974 | “92-2 32974 FILTER SEDIMENTER/WATER TRAP” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com |
| Raw-water impeller Sea water pump 16423 (rubber impeller; standard) |
Westerbeke 033104 | “9 33104 KIT IMPELLER AND GASKET” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com · “33104 IMPELLER KIT 16423 PUMP” — manufacturer, hansenmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller Old sea water pump 11020 (NLA, replaced by pump 16423) |
Westerbeke 011906 | “5 11906 KIT IMPELLER AND GASKET” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com |
| Raw-water pump kit Sea water pump 16423 |
Westerbeke 018172 | “2-3 18172 KIT MAJOR REPAIR” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com · “18172 KIT,WATER PUMP 16423 MAJOR REP” — manufacturer, hansenmarine.com |
| Drive belt Standard alternator |
Westerbeke 012270 | “12270 BELT” — manufacturer, hansenmarine.com |
| Air filter | Westerbeke 012556 | “2 12556 FILTER AIR INTAKE” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com |
| Zinc / anode | Westerbeke 011885 | “23 11885 ZINC” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com |
| Thermostat | Westerbeke 024688 | “9 24688 THERMOSTAT” — manufacturer, westerbeke.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Perkins 4.108 parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Perkins 4-108”
Out of production but very well supported. Trans Atlantic Diesels (TAD) sells complete aftermarket rebuild kits (pistons, liners, rings, bearings, gaskets, valves, guides, seals), heads, blocks, crankshafts, genuine Perkins camshafts, rebuilt injection pumps and injectors, Jabsco/Sherwood raw water pumps, heat exchangers, starters, alternators and elbows, plus rebuilt exchange engines. The Westerbeke 4-107/4-108 family and some industrial engines share the base design.
Parts sources: Trans Atlantic Diesels (TAD), Foley Engines
Common problems (1)
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Rear main (crankshaft) seal leak engine
The original rope-type rear seal is notorious for leaking and often starts leaking again a few hundred hours after replacement; Foley sells a nylon/Teflon replacement seal meant to cure it, and owners check the crankshaft sealing surface for pitting.foleyengines.com · boatdesign.net · forums.sailinganarchy.com
Maker’s service schedule (13)
| Engine oil & filter change 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “4.107(M) and 4.108(M) Engines ... Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). Drain and renew lubricating oil” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Fuel filters & water separator 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). Renew final fuel filter element.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Air filter / intake silencer 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Clean air intake gauze.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Drive belts inspect / replace 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... * Check drive belt tension.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Valve clearance check / adjust 4.108(M) marine | 2,400 hrs | “Every 2,400 hours ... Check and adjust valve tip clearances.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Injector test / service 4.108(M) marine | 2,400 hrs | “Every 2,400 hours ... Service atomisers.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Transmission fluid change 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). ... Change gearbox oil.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Clean water trap 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Clean water trap.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Check engine for oil and water leaks 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Check engine for leakage of oil and water.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Lubricate dynamo rear bush (where fitted) 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Lubricate dynamo rear bush (where fitted).” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Check hoses and clips 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). ... Check hoses and clips.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Drain and clean fuel tank 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). ... Drain and clean fuel tank” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Examine and service starter motor, generator etc. 4.108(M) marine | 2,400 hrs | “Every 2,400 hours Arrange for examination and service of proprietary equipment, i.e. starter motor, generator, etc.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
Service part numbers (7)
| Oil filter later engines with spin-on filter |
Perkins 2654403 | “A genuine Perkins 4.108 oil filter - OE Part No. 2654403 ... Fits 4.108 and 4.108M.” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Filter, Oil late type long 2654403, Length 130mm - 2654403” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Oil filter early engines with element-in-canister filter |
Perkins 26540154 | “A genuine Perkins 4.108 Oil Filter - OE Part No. 26540154” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Filter, Oil early type 26540154, Length 122mm - 26540154” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Fuel filter cartridge-type filter housing (most engines) |
Perkins 4326658 Replaces 26561117 Also: Delphi (CAV) 296 |
“A genuine Perkins 4.108 fuel filter - OE Part No. 4326658 ... supersedes ... 26561117.” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Fuel Filter (296) Was 26561117 Now 4326658” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Fuel filter early engines with bowl-type filter housing |
Perkins 30242 | “A genuine Perkins 4.108 fuel filter element - OE Part Number 30242 ... fitted to early Perkins 4.108” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Filter element, Fuel old type 30242, Length 74mm small element - 30242” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller Jabsco raw-water pump (3270, 3370-200 or 9970-200) |
Jabsco 1210-0001 | “4.107M / 4.108M / LL 9970-200 040 3/4" BSP Flange SK229 3298 1210-0001” — manufacturer, marineengine.com |
| Raw-water pump kit Jabsco 9970-200 pump |
Jabsco SK229 | “4.107M / 4.108M / LL 9970-200 040 3/4" BSP Flange SK229 3298 1210-0001” — manufacturer, marineengine.com |
| Raw-water pump kit Jabsco 3370-200 pump (obsolete) |
Jabsco SK33 | “4.107M / 4.108M / LL 3370-200 ... 9970-200 SK33 3298 1210-0001” — manufacturer, marineengine.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Volvo Penta 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2003T parts: limited
Factory standard engine — you entered “Volvo Penta 2003T (3-cyl turbo)”
Parts are available through Volvo Penta but owners consider them unique and overpriced (e.g., 2003T turbo, aluminum heat exchanger and oil cooler each quoted in the $1,700–3,000 range). Workarounds include converting the 2003T cooling system to aftermarket cupronickel heat exchanger and oil cooler, using the common aftermarket turbo, and cross-referencing some Perkins parts. Parts4Engines stocks aftermarket service parts.
Parts sources: Parts4Engines, Power Products Systems (genuine Volvo Penta parts)
Common problems (3)
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Aluminum oil cooler and heat exchanger failures (2003T) cooling
The aluminum oil cooler and heat exchanger are the usual first failures, and genuine replacements are very expensive, so some owners convert to aftermarket coolers or repower.cruisersforum.com · facebook.com
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Carboned exhaust elbow and turbo from low-load running exhaust
Long periods at low rpm carbon up the elbow and the 2003T turbo; the turbo can also be wrecked if it ingests the intake silencer foam.cruisersforum.com
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Hard starting on older raw-water-cooled 2002s engine
Original raw-water-cooled 2002s are described as reliable but difficult to start.forums.ybw.com
Maker’s service schedule (10)
| Engine oil & filter change | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “100 HOURS (OR SEASONAL) ENGINE SERVICE” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Oil filter change (every second oil change) | 200 hrs or 2 yrs | “The oil filter should be changed after the first 20 hours of running, and thereafter at every second change of engine oi” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer 2001, 2002, 2003 (clean) | 1 yr | “The intake silencer should be cleaned each season.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer 2003T (replace) | 2 yrs | “On 2003T the intake silencer should be replaced once every two years.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Transmission fluid change | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “The oil in the drive should be changed after every 400 hours or at least once a season.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “CHECK/CHANGE THE IMPELLER” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Valve clearance check / adjust | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “CHECK VALVE CLEARANCE Checking and adjusting the valve clearance should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo Penta” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Dismantle and clean the vacuum (siphon-break) valve | 1 yr | “To make sure that the vacuum valve functions properly it should be dismantled at least once every season.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Replace S-drive rubber seal (dealer) S-drive (saildrive) installations | 7 yrs | “The seal should be changed every seven years.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
| Replace rubber stuffing box (shaft seal) Shaft installations with a rubber stuffing box | 500 hrs or 5 yrs | “The rubber stuffing box must be replaced after 500 hours or 5 years.” — manufacturer, sbo.sailboatowners.com |
Service part numbers (7)
| Oil filter | Volvo Penta 22057107 Replaces 834337 |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Oil filter — 22057107” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Volvo Penta genuine oil filter to replace old model 834337. Fits … 2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T” — dealer, foxschandlery.com |
| Fuel filter | Volvo Penta 21492771 Replaces 829913, 3825133 |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Fuel filter — 21492771” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Brandstoffilter Volvo Penta 21492771 (vervangt 829913) … Volvo Penta 2001 … 2003T” — dealer, bakker-ijlst.nl |
| Raw-water impeller 2001, 2002, 2003 (not 2003T) |
Volvo Penta 21951342 Replaces 3586496, 875583 Also: Johnson 09-808B |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Impeller kit (2001, 2002, 2003) — 21951342” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Replaces: Johnson Impeller 09-808B / Jabsco Impeller 22405-0001 … 875583-7, 21951342. Used on Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 20” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au |
| Raw-water impeller 2003T |
Volvo Penta 21951346 Replaces 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 |
“p.90 "2001, 2002, 2003, 2003T" block: Impeller kit (2003T) — 21951346” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Volvo Penta: 21951346, 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 / 2003T, MD22A, TMD22A, MD22B, TMD22B, D2-55, D2-75” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Thermostat raw-water (directly) cooled 2001 / 2002 / 2003 |
Volvo Penta 877355 Replaces 876691 |
“Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003 thermostat kit – 877355 … Replaces: 876691” — dealer, ab-marineservice.com · “Thermostat Volvo Penta 2001 2002 2003 - 877355 … 2001 (Directly cooled) 2002 (Directly cooled)” — dealer, marinedustrie.com |
| Drive belt raw-water-cooled 2002 / 2003 / 2003T (alternator) |
Volvo Penta 966900 Replaces 958303 |
“Part Number: 966900 … Supersedes: 958303 … 2002 / 2002AG / 2002B / 2002BG … 2003T / 2003TB” — dealer, marisolmarine.com · “V Belt for Volvo Penta 2002, 2003 with Raw Water Cooling … Replace Volvo Penta: 966900, 958303” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Maintenance kit (oil filter, fuel filter, impeller with gaskets) | Volvo Penta 877194 | “p.89 Maintenance kits for diesel engines: 2001, 2002, 2003 — 877194” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Servicekit Volvo Penta 2001 2002 2003 - 877194” — dealer, marinedustrie.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Steering
Edson — Pedestal chain-and-wire steering parts: good
Edson (New Bedford, MA) still sells service parts: chain-and-wire kits, sprockets, idlers, pull-pull conduit steering and internal pedestal parts, and keeps steering data sheets by boat model, many decades old.
Parts sources: Edson Marine (service parts)
Common problems (3)
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Old or slack steering wire steering
Edson advises replacing steering wire about every five years, checking tension with the wheel locked, and inspecting under load annually; owners often find decades-old stiff wire.usna.edu · youtube.com
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Lubrication and fastener checks steering
Chain, wire, sheaves and pedestal bearings need regular oiling or greasing, and clevis/cotter pins and bolts should be checked monthly to avoid failures.usna.edu
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Replacing engine control cables in the pedestal steering
Swapping throttle/shift cables inside an Edson pedestal is a common owner job requiring removal of the wheel shaft sprocket pin.forums.sailboatowners.com
Edson — Traditional geared steerers (worm / rack-and-pinion) parts: good
Edson says its traditional wheels and geared steerers are still available, now built with modern materials; rack-and-pinion steerers are offered for transom-hung and inboard rudders.
Parts sources: Edson Marine (traditional steerers)
Model sources (10)
sailboatdata.com · spinsheet.com · valiantsailboats.com · wavetrain.net · boattomorrow.com · offshoreyachts.com · sailnet.com · cruisersforum.com · practical-sailor.com · edsonmarine.com
Other Valiant models
- Valiant 32 1976–?
- Valiant 42
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.