[Alberg30] engines.. and a critical question

[John Birch]

I always sleep with my feet forward - when they aren't in my mouth ; )

As it puts my head closer to the centre of pitch - but there is merit in
being able to open an eye and look to the companionway to see if the person
on watch is still there ... in case they forgot to clip on.

John,

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon LACO" <mainstay at csolve.net>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 8:46 AM
Subject: [Alberg30] engines.. and a critical question


> Hello there mates -
>
> We too have agonized over the diesel/gasoline question. Caroline and I
> laughed when our "analysis" revealed that it was more economical to buy a
> used diesel with a boat around it than a new one and install it in our
> Alberg!   My feeling is that the A4 is a fine engine and with reasonable
> safety precautions is something that I don't mind sharing the boat with.
> there is a diesel Alberg in our club - we have more power and the A4 is
> certainly smoother and quieter.  My only complaint is lack of range with
the
> standard tank - I am working up to put a second tank in a cockpit locker.
>
> Here is a question I would like to hear people's feelings on;  my wife and
I
> are debating this and I would like to win with your help.
>
> When sleeping in the main cabin bunks - do you lie down with your head
> forward or aft?  She says I do it backwards.  I won't say which I say is
> most comfortable so that I can't be accused of poisoning the study.
>
> Gord
> #426 Surprise
>
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