[alberg30] Diesel's on Alberg 30's

[Michael Rouse]

From: "Michael Rouse" <MICKEYROUSE at prodigy.net>



About two years ago I replaced the Atomic 4 on my A-30 "La Brisa", hull 589.
I changed to a Westerbeke 30-B3. I go on record as saying that this engine
is quieter, smoother and more reliable than the semi-reliable A-4. And it is
definitely not smellier, if the installation is properly done. Granted,
diesel engines can be all of the above, but the new light weight engines
have none of the adverse attributes.
But they're not cheap. Installed, the total cost was about 9 grand- and I
did all the work myself.
But if repowereing is a consideration, you would do well to think of the new
diesels.

Mickey Rouse
"La Brisa"







-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Weingart <shw at gate.net>
To: alberg30 at onelist.com <alberg30 at onelist.com>
Date: Monday, October 19, 1998 4:27 PM
Subject: [alberg30] Re: INFO Needed Prior to Looking for a '30'


>From: Steve Weingart <shw at gate.net>
>
>Jackie,
>>
>>The older boats have a masonite core.  The newer ones have a balsa core.
>>I'm not exactly sure when the change was made.  I've not heard of
>>problems with the masonite core.
>
>I can say that Wyvern #280 has the masonite core and the deck is as solid
>as a sidewalk.
>
>>The balsa core, of course, must be
>>kept dry.  Problems generally come from boltholes being drilled through
>>the core and not properly sealed.  Water infiltration will cause
>>delamination.  You can detect this by tapping on the deck.  There is
>>an obvious difference in the sound.
>
>Yup that dull thud, as opposed to a sharp knock is the giveaway.  Also
>bounce (gently) on the balls of your feet while walking around all over the
>deck.  It should be solid and not give more than a little springy feeling
>in the largest open areas of the deck.  A spongy/squishy feeling is bad...
>
>>
>>While most A30's were delivered with gas engines, many have been
>>repowered.  It should be easy to find a boat with a diesel engine
>>if that is important to you.  I thought it was important to me
>>but I've found that I'm very happy with my Atomic 4.
>
>I'll vote with George!  I am very happy with the high reliability/low
>maintenance costs of the A4 along with it's quiet, smooth operation
>(diesels are noisy, smelly and usually vibrate much more than a gas engine
>due to the higher compression ratio and higher operating forces).  Also
>carburetors are much easier to deal with than injectors...
>
>>
>>I hope you find the boat of your dreams!
>
>Amen!
>
>Steve
>
>
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