[Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk

[George Dinwiddie]

Yes, at 1500 rpm the Atomic 4 is only producing 11.9 HP, according to 
the manual.  At 200 rpm it's 16.2 HP.

  - George

chrishardy wrote:
> I think there is a power to rpm curve in the a 4 owners manual.   I 
> never run my a-4 over 1800 and usually cruise at 1200- 1500 rpm turning 
> a 12x6 two blade . It pushes the boat at 4.5 to 5.5 knots getting very 
> good economy. The gas engine is very smooth. I would consider a new or 
> recent diesel installation an upgrade, an old worn out or poorly done 
> diesel install would not. All things being equal if I was looking at two 
> identical boats one with a worn-out buhk and one with a worn out A-4- I 
> would choose the buhk because after a rebuild the boat with a diesel is 
> more valuable. .....

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