[alberg30] Westerbeke

[Tom Sutherland]

Peter ... I believe the M320B is one of those which I am considering but
I believe I am calling this one a Universal (see the Westerbeke site)
but this is all a bit confusing now that Westerbeke and Universal are
the same company. I too understand that this is a marinized Kubota. When
you say "adequate, but not exceptional" are you referring to power? What
prop are you using ? Is the M320B a good fit in the Alberg 30 in your
judgment ?

Tom S
# 412



Peter Amos wrote:

>    Tom,
>         my Westerbeke is an M320B, 3 cylinder 18hp with Hurth
> transmission and 2.05:1 reduction. I would describe it as adequate,but
> not exceptional. It is my understanding that Westerbeke and Universal
> are the same now and the product in in fact a marinised Kubota!! I
> have not yet needed any spares except oil filters and V belts, those I
> get from NAPA
> The biggest drawback is the positioning of the dipstick.It is tucked
> away on the starboard side of the engine and very difficult to
> replace. Have a look at their website www.westerbeke.com. It has some
> useful information and graphs of fuel consumption etc. The
> documentation that I found on board is inferior in content and
> quality.The specification may have changed a bit, mine is about 5
> years old now.
> If you decide on a Westerbeke consider the 'Admiral' control panel
> option. On the subject of control panels I am considering relocating
> mine from the low position on the starboard side of the cockpit to the
> vertical panel on the starboard side of the companionway but |I am not
> sure if a cutout big enough to accept it would weaken the structure
> too much.Any opinions anybody?
>
> Peter Amos
> Tait Tait #478
>
>


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