[Public-List] Repowering

[brooks.glenn at comcast.net]

My Univesal diesel 30 hp is a real workhorse--does a terrific job with a lot less than 1/2 gal per hour fuel consumption at hull speed and no maintenance issues.  Don't know how much exactly, as I only fill up the tank every 14 months or so...and usually loose my notes  documenting the hour meter time before I get around to going back to the fuel dock.  Universal marine is out of business but the engines were provided by Kubota, who still makes them and has all sorts of parts available.  So far as I know the Universal series is still identical to current Kubota engines.) 

gpb

Dolce 
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: BRIAN HOFLER <bhofler at shaw.ca>
> Really, I'm just doing the research, honestly! Westebeke, Yanmar, Beta. If you 
> have any preferences please share. Make/model/ease of installation/manufacturer 
> support and service/price...
> 
> Cheers - Brian-Putachieside
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: J Bergquist <jbergqui at gmail.com>
> Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:06 am
> Subject: [Public-List] check valves & solar fans
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> 
> > I want to install check valves in my bilge pump lines to prevent back
> > flow. Can anybody recommend a particular brand or model?
> > 
> > When I look on Defender's website, there are many brands/models 
> > to choose from.
> > 
> > Also, I was thinking of installing solar ventilation fans. Has anybody
> > on the list had good or bad experience with these? Again, if I search
> > on Defender I get a bunch of different brands/models.
> > 
> > WOuld appreciate any advice people have.
> > 
> > Finally, has anybody installed a coolant-based heater in their 
> > boat? I
> > was thinking of one like this:
> > 
> > http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-
> > 1|6880|48311|714835&id=48295&cartId=618127
> > which utilizes engine coolant as the heating fluid but can also be
> > used in series with an Espar coolant heater.
> > 
> > Thoughts?
> > 
> > J
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