[Alberg30] Universal diesels

[Sommer, John]

I also have a Universal 5411 in my Alberg.  It works well and is very
reliable.  In calm waters it will easily push the boat at 5+ knots.
However,in a chop much less.  If I need to motor, I will motor with the main
sail up. 

I purchased the boat in NY and had to sail it to Maine.  For three days, I
had to motor up LI Sound into a 15 Knot headwind and 1 to 3 knot
current...at that point more powerful engine would have been very useful.
But aside from that experience, I am quite happy with the engine.

On another note, I had to replace my freshwater pump (a sherwood
H-80)...apparently they aren't makeing them anymore...with an Oberdofer
202M-7.  The new pump hasn't worked as well and resulted in the engine
running much hotter.  I re-replaced the new pumpt with the old pump for the
remainder of the season and the engine is running cooler (though leaking
antifreeze).  Any suggestions on where I can get a rebuilt  sherwood H-80
(or the parts to rebuild it).

John Sommer
Mandolaire, US 5
Portland, ME

-----Original Message-----
From: patty5555 at webtv.net [mailto:patty5555 at webtv.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 11:47 PM
To: public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: [Alberg30] Universal diesels


I have a diesel that I have not yet replaced with my atomic 4.  I don't
know the model #, but it's just over 11 hp.  I am worried that it won't
push the boat.  It's a completely rebuilt engine and I've put $3,500
into doing that.  Anyone know if this is the correct replacement?
Thanks,
Patty
A 30 #461
Daphne, AL




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