[alberg30] Balance

From: Robert Kirk <kirk at neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov>

At 10:56 PM 8/4/99 -0700, you wrote:
>From: Walshe <walshe at unixg.ubc.ca>
>
>Hello Everyone,
>We've just(today!) purchased an Alberg 30(1966).  The previous owner
>kept the boat well maintained while he was alive, but we're pretty sure
>the Atomic 4 engine(sea water cooled) is toast since the boat had been
>in the water unused for 6 years or so.  We will get it looked at, but in
>the event it is really useless, what do you all think about the merits
>of simply replacing the Atomic 4 with a rebuilt one, or should we go
>over to deisel?  Besides the difference in cost(major), changing over
>means everything has to be changed(eg. shaft, prop, exhaust, fuel
>system, etc...), doesn't it?  On the other hand the advantages of
>deisel  - quieter, safer, higher resale value seem pretty persuasive.
>Still, the expense......
>
>We took it out of the water this morning to have a survey done and to
>have a good look underneath.  The survey was very positive where it is
>important(the hull and structural integrity)- on the negative side, the
>propellor has to be replaced, but the shaft is fine.  As well, the
>through hulls were fine, but the seacocks need to be replaced.  Other
>than that the boat is in great shape and just needs a bit(maybe more
>than a bit) of TLC to brighten her up.   This engine thing is a major
>expense so we'd like to make the right decision.  Any thoughts you might
>have would be appreciated.
>
>Catherine Walshe


Don't be so sure it's dead. They're sturdy little fellows. At worst, an
overhaul, if you have a decent mechanic around, is a lot cheaper and
aggravating than a new engine.  My '66 Atomic 4 is still running fine.

Bob Kirk
Isobar #181

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