[Public-list] Grey 75 HP replaceement

[Peter Waitze]

Dave from Van Ness called and was very informative. I explained my situation and of the pending need to replace my engine and I hope to do it over the winter after this season ends. He suggested a model 80 that has 10 more horsepower than what I have now. Because of the age of my present engine I never go very fast - I chug along at 2000 rpm which becomes a problem when other boaters come close to see my old boat, create a huge wake, and then I have a problem getting away from them!

All I can say to all is: Thanks to all who helped me and I'll let you know how it goes from here.

Peter Waitze
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dudley Baker<mailto:dudley.baker at kongsberg.com> 
  To: public-list at alberg30.org<mailto:public-list at alberg30.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 8:51 AM
  Subject: [Public-list] Grey 75 HP replaceement


  Peter --

  George referred you to the best for old engine replacement -- Van Ness.  I have a 1953 Palmer Scott
  inboard that had a Chrysler Ace 90 HP.  I came very close to getting a replacement engine through
  Van Ness at a reasonable price.  In the end, I found a Perkins 4-107, direct drive and installed
  that engine with new mounts and wet exhaust muffler.  You might look at this as a possibility  --
  Though it is not considered "orginal"  I can tell you that I have many more willing passengers who
  want to come for a boat ride due to the safety of my diesel --- no more down draft carbuerators!!

  Dudley Baker

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