Shipped from Spain. 10 days delivery.
Shipped from Spain. 10 days delivery.
Gus is the owner of the SV Estrella polar (Pole star). He is a sailor based in the Gijón, in the region of Asturias, in the north of Spain. He is also the owner and creator of the YouTube channel “Sailing Estrella Polar.” Through this platform, he shares the experiences and adventures he lives aboard his sailboat. The channel serves as a logbook where the history of the sailboat and the journeys undertaken are documented
Full information on this Sailboat can be found here:
The boat is powered with a Volvo Penta 2002, and the engine mounts were never replaced.
The Volvo Penta 2002 is a marine diesel engine produced by the Swedish company Volvo Penta AB. This engine is part of Volvo’s extensive line of marine engines designed for use in sailboats and small powerboats. The Volvo Penta 2002 is a two-cylinder, naturally aspirated marine diesel engine widely used in sailing yachts and smaller boats. It is known for its reliability, simplicity, and compact design, making it a popular choice for recreational and light commercial applications.
His sailboat is a Fortuna 9, designed by naval architect Javier Visiers and built by the shipyard Monotipo. This vessel is recognized for its balance between performance and comfort, making it suitable for both cruising and racing enthusiasts.
In this section of the video, Gus gives a brief explanation of which mounts go where on the Volvo Penta 2002 saildrive engine.
In this part of the video, Gus highlights the mounts that are set to be replaced and points out the ones with more challenging access.
In the upcoming video, Gus explains which accessories he is goint to use to level the engine.
In this section of the video, Gus explains how to use the Ellebogen app
In this segment of the video, Gus details the unbolting process for each mount, specifying the tools he used.
Gus, explains how he lifts the engine and replaces the front mounts.
Gus shows how the saildrive engine mount is installed.
Gus shows how the saildrive engine mount is installed.
At Ellebogen we want to express our gratitude to Sailing Velero Polar for the informative video, regarding the replacement of Volvo Penta engine mounts with Ellebogen mounts. The well-explained tutorial has been an invaluable resource for many of us in the nautical community, and your dedication to sharing your knowledge is truly commendable.