Seiskari S27 + Volvo Penta D3-160, Helsinki

Seiskari S27 + Volvo Penta D3-160 / SX for auction — a tidy, sturdy cruising boat with newer diesel technology

A classic, practical Seiskari S27 is for sale. Its clear advantage is that a 2007 Volvo Penta D3-160 diesel engine and a Volvo Penta SX sterndrive have been fitted. This means the boat has much newer, more modern technology than many similar Seiskaris.

Volvo Penta D3-160 is a 160 hp (≈118 kW) diesel that offers a good combination of torque, economy and reliability. Running hours 1,092 h, which is a modest amount for a diesel engine. The SX sterndrive makes the boat pleasant to drive and eases handling in harbour.

Seiskari S27 is known for its sturdy hull, practical layout and good seakeeping. The boat suits archipelago cruising, day trips, a commuter boat or longer weekend trips. This example stands out because of its technology — an older hull but a clearly newer and more valuable engine package.

Key details:

• Boat: Seiskari S27

• Engine: Volvo Penta D3-160 diesel

• Power: 160 hp (≈118 kW)

• Year (engine): 2007

• Operating hours: 1,062 h

• Drive: Volvo Penta SX

• Economical, torquey diesel

• Good option for cruising, commuting or a cottage boat

• A technically clearly newer package than many similar boats

This is a good option for a buyer who wants a traditional, solid and practical boat but not very old technology. The value of the engine and sterndrive package alone is significant, so the whole is sensible also from a technical point of view.

The boat is afloat in Kaivopuisto, Helsinki. I drove a couple of hours' test run myself and it works very well. Fuel consumption is very low when you can run at fairly low revs—quite a powerful engine has been installed. Very pleasant to use as the engine is very quiet.

The boat is now afloat in Kaivopuisto, Helsinki. The auction winner may collect the boat from there by driving it away or by trailer.