[Alberg30] Universal Diesel Power

[RC Alley]

Roger: the Universal M-18 was a group buy, 2 cyl diesel sometime in the
1980's. It is a good, reliable engine which is commonly used to run
referigeration units on land. With a clean bottom, it will push the boat in
excess of 6kts in flat water with a 2 blade prop.  Its performance in
anything else is dependent on the nature of the wave, swell, and wind.  It
is actually a marinized Kubota tractor engine, and parts for the engine
itself (not the cooling system or transmission) should be available from
Kubota for a significant savings over the Universal/Westerbeke like item.
The trans is a Hurth 50, I think.

Rob Alley
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger L. Kingsland" <rkingsland101 at ksba.com>
To: "Alberg30" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:44 AM
Subject: [Alberg30] Universal Diesel Power


> Albergers (no fries);
>
> I would like to get into the fray RE diesel engine power.
>
> Mahina (#148) has a Universal 18 diesel which I believe develops 14 HP.
(So why the heck didn't they call it the 14?  Life's mysteries abound.)
It has a 2 blade prop, automatic bleed (that I do not know how to work) and
about 500 hours run time.  (Why don't engines ever walk?)
>
> I have powered in calm seas in at 5 knots plus with fuel consumption under
1/2 gal per hour (11 gal tank).  I have also power sailed upwind
successfully in 1 to 2 foot seas but have not been out in high winds and/or
seas.  Can anyone with this motor report on it's performance in these
conditions?  Any opinions on weather a three blade prop would strain the
engine too much?  Does anyone know what stocks will appreciate over 30% in
the next week?
>
>
> Roger Kingsland
> Chief Financial Officer (AKA, check writer)
> Mahina Manu, A30 #148
> N40°  29.288'
> W79°  54.228'
>
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check," it does not know what the author is thinking.  Please accept the
sender's sincere apologies for any "typos" that may appear in this document.
If present, they are certainly unintended and hopefully do not cloud the
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