[Public-list] Re: Public-list Digest, Vol 476, Issue 2

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John Manza,
    I had repowered our Alberg 30, replacing  the Atomic 4 with an Evinrude 
9.9 HP, electric start, long shaft  outboard. I used a bracket on the transom 
that worked very well. In the up  position the prop was out of the water and 
down I never had cavitation problems.  I will have to find the model number for 
the bracket, this was a couple of years  ago, if you are still interested 
after I finish this message. With the outboard  the noise was a lot less, the 
smell was gone, the extra storage area was great.  But, there were other things 
gone as well. If you only want to move forward  it worked great. In a good chop 
4 knots was not a problem 5 knots were  easily achievable in less chop. If you 
needed any maneuverability  in the reverse direction you had very little. It 
was extremely difficult to  just back out of the stall. If you had any wind 
are current the outboard was of  no use to you. I have since sold the outboard 
and used the  money toward the Beta Marine 20 HP diesel that I had installed 
for about  $7000. That $7000 is replacing everything from the water intake to 
the exhaust  at the rear of the boat.
I guess in saying all this the outboard just did not work for me. On the  
other hand, I would surely be willing to help you with any information you  
needed about installing an outboard if  you think it will work in your  situation.
Allen
A30 #520