[Public-List] 18 horsepower

[Jonathan Adams]

I have the Yanmar 13hp (2GM), and it pushes the boat along well.

There have been times when I have wanted more, but the Chesapeake does not have strong currents, and so there are few occasions where the wind and the current are conspiring against you. If you have the 18, that should be more than enough.

Good luck with a surveyor. I think you need one to get insured, but ... the guy that did my boat missed some key things. I would have been better off to find someone on the list and buy them a beer for their opinion - where are you located? (I am not looking to have a beer). If you and the boat are in the Annapolis area for example, there are probably a few folks on the list that would have a look with you.

Just my humble opinion - there were some things on my boat that were missed, that I saw, and let them pass because I assumed the surveyor knew what he was doing ... that won't happen again.

Jonathan


----- Original Message ----
From: Jody and Larry <woodrat at citynet.net>
To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 6:28:43 PM
Subject: [Public-List] 18 horsepower

Many thanks to the many kind folks who responded to my questions about companionway stairs and the original factory table.  The list is truly a treasure.

Now I am beginning to be concerned about more substantive things.  The boat has an 18 hp, 2 cylinder, Yanmar.  I am wondering if anyone has similar power in their boats.  18 horsepower seems like quite a difference from a 30 horse Atomic Four.  I'm sure that the Yanmar would power to hull speed,  but am wondering if there is much in reserve for strong headwinds and or steep seas on the nose.  Would appreciate some wisdom of the BTDT type.

Also was wondering if anyone could recommend a surveyor, with Alberg 30 experience, in the Annapolis area?

Thanks, Larry
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