[Public-List] Yanmar, Volvo, Vetus, Universal, Westerbeke etc etc

[Just Dave]

Gary,
You mentioned blow yourself up.  I worked at GE when, several years ago, one of our higher ups was in CA, turned the ignition to his power boat and his body landed something like 150 feet away.  While we know, very few gasoline powered boats have this happen, it is a good reminder that its not a problem to be ignored.  Your nose is probably your best protection.  Sniff the cabin and bilge before turning the key.> From: eyewander at mac.com> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:06:02 -0400> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Yanmar, Volvo, Vetus, Universal, Westerbeke etc etc> > John,> I have a rebuilt Atomic 4 that works just fine. I use maybe a tank > and a half of gas a season and sail a few times a week throughout the > summer and fall. So why invest $7-10 grand for a diesel? I had > researched diesels because of people telling me that I was going to > blow myself up, but can't justify the expense. I think it depends on > the kind of sailing you do, how long and how far you expect to be > away. BUT if I were off to the Caribbean for a six month jaunt or > longer, I would get outfitted with a Beta. Problem is expenses just > start with the engine. New shaft, prop bearings and in some cases > mounts. Another nice reason for the Beta's> > Gary> #308> > On Oct 26, 2007, at 4:52 PM, John Scott wrote:> > > Hello Derrick.> >> > I'm interested in the responses you get, because the question of> > which diesel to consider is a question that's been on my mind too.> > But I'm also curious which, presumably gas, engine are you swapping> > out. I just bought a "new" Alberg 30 (Hull 26) and she still has the> > original 25hp Gray Marine engine that, so far (am I just in a> > honeymoon phase?) works like a charm. I always told myself that my> > "next boat" was going to have a diesel, but I'm now asking myself why> > change when the Old Gray Mare still is what she used to be.> >> > John> > #26> > _______________________________________________> > These businesses support your Association:> > http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html> > Please support them.> > _______________________________________________> > Public-List mailing list> > Public-List at lists.alberg30.org> > http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org> > _______________________________________________> These businesses support your Association:> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html> Please support them.> _______________________________________________> Public-List mailing list> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org
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