Cruisers International 224 Holiday

**tony345** · 01-11-05, 13:29

Hi

I'm a newbie and I've just got a Cruisers 224 Mobo- I'm interested to hear from anyone else who has one - just co compare notes really. Mine has the BMW220 petrol engine

Rgds

Tony

**Will33** · 01-11-05, 14:53

Hi

Don't know much about the Cruisers except i looked at one before buying my Carrera. I do however know a bit more about the BMW B220 as i am about to remove mine from the boat. PH Marine are the only place to buy parts and given the scarcity of parts they are not cheap!

I have had major problems with mine hence i am now changing it. A number of people i have spoken to have had problems with oil cooler and manifold. Check the water inlet pipe every year as they are plastic and prone to spliting.

Sorry i cannot be more positive but the engine has been the bain of my life for the last year. If you do not have engine manuals let me know, I am happy to organise a copy for you as they are very useful! I may just have been unlucky and could have had the same problem with any engine.

Will

**tony345** · 01-11-05, 18:11

Thanks Will,

You can also get parts from a place in the states, V12, who advertise on the net - just put "BMW Marine " into google.

So far mine has been fine - lets hope it stays that way.

**Will33** · 01-11-05, 18:15

Tony

I was aware of V12 and on two occassions i have emailed them and never had a response - hence i have only ever been able to get spares from PH Marine.

Glad you have had no problems and PM me if you need the engine and sterndrive manuals

Will

**cjrvernon** · 05-11-05, 14:36

i used to have the cruisers international 224 great boat if you go to
http://www.cjrvernon.com
you will see a lot about my old one

good luck with her

**DepSol** · 05-11-05, 14:49

Me too loved it but had the AQ171 which didnt have enough grunt really for the boat fully loaded with gear and people.

**highlander1974** · 22-04-12, 18:21

hi folks i have just bought a cruisers international holiday 224 off gumtree for

it has the volvo penta aq205a outdrive engine.the boat was partly submersed in the canal and has a few areas on the hull damaged where she's been rubbing.
was going cheap so its a bit of a project ;-)