[Public-list] Replacing the Atomic 4

[Gordon Laco]

Ha ha - we call them "Nagasaki Knockers" up here...

Gord





> 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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