[alberg30] conversion to deisel?

[Shawn Orr]

From: "Shawn Orr" <Shawnwilliam at msn.com>

I am replacing my A-4 with a rebuilt.  This is cheaper then putting in a
diesel, and as was stated, the diesel will not make too much of a difference
in resale price.
----- Original Message -----
From: Walshe <walshe at unixg.ubc.ca>
To: <alberg30 at onelist.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 1:56 AM
Subject: [alberg30] conversion to deisel?


> 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
>
>
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