Inboard Diesel Service Volvo Martinique
I met the owner of INBOARD DIESEL SERVICE (IDS), Frank Agren, when he was tasked with repowering an Amel 54 that had been previously repowered by a 30-year experienced mechanic in the US. That particular mechanic did a terrible job and refused the owner's advice on how to correctly align the C-Drive to the Engine. This resulted in a broken C-Drive shaft and a broken crankshaft on the newly installed engine. Frank and his team correctly analyzed the situation and very professionally offered several solutions. This Amel 54 will soon be sailing again, thanks to Frank and his team at IDS.
I previously met 2 of the senior mechanics at IDS when they were working on Volvos on other Amels at Le Marin. I was really impressed with their knowledge, abilities, professionalism, and knowledge of Amel and specific Amel systems.
Two of the team members I met:
Ludovic is responsible for the Le Marin workshop. He is specialized in new-generation engines, and he is an expert in electronic EVC systems. He is also the IDS primary Northern Lights engineer. Cédric is the IDS gas engine specialist. He is also experienced with Volvo and MTU.
I highly recommend this company. If you are anywhere in the Caribbean, come to Martinique. In fact, if I was in Florida, I would sail to Martinique for the IDS service. And by the way, there is a lot more to say about Martinique which you can read here (Click here for more).
Although IDS specializes in Volvo, you should contact them regarding other brands.
IDS offers Amel owners a 10% discount on Volvo parts.
INBOARD DIESEL SERVICE
Port of Case-Pilote
97222 MARTINIQUE FWI
Telephone: +596 596 78 71 96
info@inboarddiesel.com