[Alberg30] Repowering opinions and Atomic-4 for sale

[George Dinwiddie]

Harlan,

Since I'm sticking with the Atomic 4, I can't offer diesel advice based
on personal experience.  I doubt that 20hp will be a problem, however,
based on the Atomic 4 power curve and normal operating rpm.

You shouldn't have any problem selling the engine.  If you'd like, you
can list it at http://www.alberg30.org/collaborate/moin.cgi/Atomic4EnginesForSale
and I'll drop a notice on the Atomic 4 mailing list.

 - George

> Doliner, Harlan said:
> 
> For a number of reasons we've made the big decision to re-power Evergreen,
> our Alberg 30, with diesel.   We've narrowed down the choices of engine to:
> Westerbeke/Universal 25XPB 25hp, price quoted at $7,800; or Kubota/Beta
> Marine BD 722, 20 hp, price quoted at just under $5,700.  What can anyone
> tell me about their experiences in installing either of these in an Alberg
> 30, as well as opinions/experience regarding reliability, availability of
> parts, etc.?  Is going with the Universal worth the additional $2,100?  If I
> go with the Kubota/Beta Marine will I be under-powered with a 20 hp diesel
> in an Alberg 30?  Any input is welcome.   Finally, to do some other work,
> we've already pulled the Atomic-4.  While the fuel filter was replaced in
> August, the engine needs a ring job and has some external, apparently just
> cosmetic rust where water dripped on it through crazing in the cockpit floor
> (another project!).  It would have to be shipped from Manchester,
> Massachusetts.   Any offers, (including shipping)?   Thanks very much.
> Harlan Doliner, Evergreen #489.

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