Fjord yacht service in Mallorca

PETITCHET

Fjord 52 Open

Built

2021

Length

15.8 m

Listed power

1,200 hp

Fuel capacity

2,000 L

See PETITCHET on Bluebnc

Fjord's 2020 brochure specifies twin Volvo Penta IPS700 as standard, with twin IPS800 or triple IPS650 options, all using IPS pod propulsion. It gives 16.36 m LOA and 2,080 litres of fuel. PETITCHET is listed by Bluebnc as a 2021 52 Open with 1,200 HP total, air conditioning and a hydraulic swim platform, and is part of its managed fleet in Mallorca.

Engines (published)

2 x IPS700 standard; 2 x IPS800 or 3 x IPS650 options

Drive

Volvo Penta IPS pods, EVC and joystick

First checks on this model

• Record engine, pod and EVC serial numbers, running hours and stored alarms before selecting the maintenance schedule or ordering service parts.
• Inspect every IPS pod for propeller damage, fishing line, anode loss, seal leakage and oil condition during each scheduled lift.
• Clean seawater strainers and verify engine cooling flow under load, watching for Posidonia, sand accumulation and high-temperature events.
• Cycle PETITCHET's hydraulic swim platform through full travel, checking hoses, fittings, locks, fluid level, controls and safe stopping.

BOMBON

Fjord 48 Open

Built

2018

Length

15.4 m

Listed power

1,305 hp

Fuel capacity

2,080 L

See BOMBON on Bluebnc

Period tests specify the Fjord 48 Open with Volvo Penta D6-IPS600 power, using either two or three 435 hp engines and steerable IPS pods. BOMBON is listed by Bluebnc as a 2018 boat of 15.4 m, with three Volvo Penta D6 diesels at 435 hp each and 1,305 HP total. That total is consistent with the published triple-engine option.

Engines (published)

2 or 3 x Volvo Penta D6-IPS600, 435 hp each

Drive

Volvo Penta IPS600 pods, EVC and joystick

First checks on this model

• Connect to EVC and compare stored faults, helm indications, joystick response and steering movement across all three propulsion channels.
• Inspect all three IPS propeller sets, pod housings, anodes, seals and oil, noting any unequal fouling or impact damage.
• Check each D6 cooling circuit, seawater strainer, belt drive and charge-air path for restrictions, leakage and heat-related deterioration.
• Test BOMBON's sliding hardtop and retractable electric gangway, including tracks, drains, limit operation, wiring, supply voltage and protective devices.

Published specifications change with build year and options. Before ordering parts we confirm engine, drive and equipment serial numbers on board.

1. 01

   Main engines

   On the 48 Open, period specifications pair D6-IPS600 engines with the IPS driveline. The 52 Open had twin and triple IPS choices. Engineers first review hours, EVC alarms, oil and coolant condition, filters, belts, fuel supply and seawater flow. Uneven temperatures or loading between engines can identify a developing cooling, control or propulsion fault before a summer operating schedule is disrupted.

2. 02

   IPS pod drives

   IPS integrates the engine, steerable pod, forward-facing counter-rotating propellers and EVC controls. Initial checks cover pod oil, seals, anodes, propeller condition, steering movement, joystick response and recorded faults. Twin and triple installations must be assessed as complete systems, as unequal fouling, impact damage or control behaviour can produce vibration, steering complaints or uneven engine loading.

3. 03

   Cooling and HVAC

   Both managed-fleet yachts list air conditioning. Start with seawater strainers, pump flow, condenser condition, electrical load and condensate drainage. On the propulsion side, verify coolant level, heat-exchanger performance and exhaust-water flow. Warm seawater, summer ambient temperatures and Posidonia or sand in the intake can turn marginal flow into intermittent high-temperature alarms.

4. 04

   Deck mechanisms

   Fjord published hydraulic hi-lo platform options for both models. PETITCHET lists a hydraulic swim platform, while BOMBON lists a sliding hardtop and retractable electric gangway. Inspect hydraulic hoses, fittings, actuators, locks and fluid condition, then test electrical feeds, limit operation, tracks, drains and protective devices. Safe stopping and secure stowage should be proved through the complete travel range.