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

[Gary Barker]

Dave,
I initially  had a problem where every time I open the hatch, it  
smelled of gas.  I rebuilt the carb.  The float was sticking.  I  
understand the need for caution and respect when it comes to dealing  
with the explosive capacities of gasoline.  As part of the ritual,  
not only do I smell after opening the hatches, but also smell the  
exhaust from the blower that I run for a full 5 minutes before  
starting.  Caution is needed, I agree. Thanks for the reminder.

GB
#308


On Oct 26, 2007, at 7:00 PM, Just Dave wrote:

>
> 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.>  
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