[Alberg30] Small diesels

[James Davis]

I fully agree with George on keeping the Atomic 4 going.  It is a great engine that is equaly easy to fix at anchor.  I won't boor anyone with counts of the number of them that have been brought back to life at a raft.  However I should also state the engine that George has as a spare is at least partialy mine.  As a result of it's last trip, I shifted to a Yanmar and an quite happy.  The exhaust smell isn't bad, but it does vibrate.  As to the weight (~150 lbs lighter) I haven't noticed any change in the boat.  The engine is centered enough and the % of change is nothing for the A30.  As to power, here it the change is real.  I go about a knot faster than a gas burner at 1/3 the fuel consumption.  I also have the reserve power to pull a grounded boat off.  I can also get up to about 7.25 knots - of course my fuel consumption then is over a gallon per hour.  The stern wave is awsome.  

For the old boats I would recommend the Yanmar 2GM (18 hp).  This engine with it's deep oil pan does not lend itself to the newer boats because the fiberglass pan under the engine, and I would not suggest using a chain saw to cut a hole.  Newer boats need one like the Westerbeake.

Jim Davis
Isa Lei
240

ps  My Yanmar has a 2.62:1 reduction gear letting me turn a 13x13 prop.  This hasn't been a problem, either noise or drag.
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