[Public-list] Replacing the Atomic 4

[John Birch]

To the Chap thinking of putting a one lung Yanmar in his A-30. I had a 
friend who had the 9hp Yanmar in his CS 27, I hope no one else has one as 
what I'm about to say might offend, but the one lung yanmar is the noisiest, 
most vibrating engine I have ever heard. Akin to putting a garbage pail over 
your head and repeatedly hitting it with a hammer. Please don't do it - you 
will be thoroughly disappointed. My friend took ages to sell his CS 
specifically because the engine noise scared away potential buyers. Go with 
a 3 cyl minimum, Universal makes one that allegedly fits the Atomic 4 foot 
print, or go with another brand - 20hp should be your minimum HP - 25 - 30 
would give you more reserve power.

Or fix the A4 as there are may parts and spares available.

Just a suggestion.

Best of luck.

Cheers,

John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonathan Whittingham" <whittle at shaw.ca>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Replacing the Atomic 4


> David Parkes wrote:
>
>> I've just bought an Alberg 30 (my previous boat was a Contessa 26; the 
>> A30 seemed like the logical next boat).  Can anyone tell me if a Volvo 
>> Penta MD7A is a suitable replacement for the Atomic 4?
>> David Parkes
>> Halifax, Nova Scotia
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Villo Marmei" <marmei_v at pathcom.com>
>> To: <dk.campbell at sympatico.ca>; "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" 
>> <public-list at alberg30.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 12:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Public-list] Hull #-I want to know where to 
>> checktogetthehull# on my A30 1968
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
> Dear David,
>                I replaced my Atomic4 with a Sole Diesel 26 HP. Having had 
> the engine for one season, under varying conditions including pushing 
> through Dodd Narrows an hour early (! My mistake) I have nothing but 
> praise for this splendid little engine. The footprint is smaller than the 
> Atomic and the top of the engine is lower and flat in the engine "box" 
> which makes maintenance very easy. Not inexpensive, I admit, but I don't 
> regret the decision one bit. The Sole is a Marine version of Mitsubishi, 
> put out from Spain. That's my two cents! Jonathan Whittingham.
>
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