[Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

MessageDave,
  I can't really comment on the Bukh deisel since the A30 I had was wquipped with an Atomic4. What no one has mentioned is that the A4 is 30 HP but only at 3000 RPM. At normal running speeds of 15 - 1800 RPM it is considerably less. I forget exactly what the number is but I think it is somewhere around 15 HP. If the Bukh is running near it's capacity (which is good for deisels) the difference between the two is not that great. Of course, that would also mean that there isn't a lot of reserve power left in the Bukh. On the A4 side, there isn't a lot of reserve power either since most boats (almost all A4 installations) can't rev up much higher anyway do to constraints of prop / hull / transmission ratio design.
Brian        ex#497
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  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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    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
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      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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