[Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk

[Sommer, John]

On Mandolaire (#5), I have a Universal 5411 (20+ years old).  This is an 11
HP engine with a three bladed prop. that can easily push the boat along at
5+ knots.  On the plus side; the engine is reliable and burns less than 8
gal. of diesel a season.  I have seldom needed more power while coastal
cruising.  On the minus, powering into a chop can be slow going (While
bringing the boat up from NY, I had to motor up Long Island sound, into the
the wind and could only make 2 Knots.  In two days I only had 50 miles to
show.)
 
In my opinion, a reliable engine, regardless of the fuel or HP is the most
important consideration.
 
John Sommer
Mandolaire US #5
Portland, ME

-----Original Message-----
From: sousa, stephen (ENG) [mailto:sousa_stephen at emc.com]
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 8:01 AM
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Subject: RE: [Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk


Dave,
 
#114 has the Yanmar 13 hp which was installed around 1985. When I first boat
the boat the issue wasn't the 13 hp it was the 2 blade prop installed with
the A4. The previous owner had the Yanmar installed but never changed the
prop to meet this application. I moved from the 2 blade to a 3 blade sail
prop 13 X 13 which has had a impact on the boat responds to a head sea and
winds. I would like to see a little more power, would definitely opt for the
diesel over the gas if the price is close.
 
Stephen

  -----Original Message-----
From: Wilson's [mailto:sixwilson at rogers.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 10:00 PM
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Subject: RE: [Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk



Stephen,
Thanks for the feedback.  The installation is original and the man who owns
the boat used to work for Whitby boats and knows them quite well.  My real
question relates to the power issue and that is - does the Buhk have
sufficient power for extended cruising in the Great Lakes.  I understand the
economic and safety issues of gas vs diesel but my concern is the power
issue and the fact that the Bukh is only a single cylinder engine.
Dave 

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Subject: RE: [Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk


Dave,
 
If the boats are similar in price, condition and options, I would purchase
the Alberg with the diesel. The motors are more fuel efficient, safer than
gasoline and command a greater price on resale. I would make sure the
installation was done correctly which includes a fuel/water separator in the
fuel system, water in a diesel will cause all type of issues with the fuel
system.
 
Stephen
#114

-----Original Message-----
From: Wilson's [mailto:sixwilson at rogers.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 7:56 PM
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Subject: [Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk


I would appreciate some input,
 
For those of you who are more familiar with the A30 variants I have a
request for your input.  I am looking at two similarly equipped A30's one
has the buhk diesel and the other has the atomic 4.  With out wishing to
offend anyone, what is the opinion as to which one I should give the greater
consideration.  My main sailing will be cruising Lake Erie and eventually
the other Great Lakes and the Northern Channel for several weeks at a time
along with my wife.
 
Thanks again for any and all info
 
Dave Wilson
London, Ontario
 

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