[Public-List] Engine change on 'Beowulf' #488

[George Dinwiddie]

Towney's technique 
(http://alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/EngineRemoval/) of 
using a second tackle for the fore/aft positioning might be helpful

  - George

Bob Norway wrote:
> I'm 64 this month and did most of the work myself. Had some help getting the
> old engine out and the new one down into the cabin sole. After that using
> the 4x4 and the chain lift allowed me to move the engine back and forth,
> onto and off the mounts as needed without help. Which was good as there
> isn't that much room down there....LOL.
> 
> Once you've got the old one out of the cabin, then getting it up and off the
> boat is where help is needed as with getting the new one back down into the
> cabin.
> 
> And yes, the Albergs are very stout. They weren't chintzy on using
> fiberglass back then.
> 
> Cheers,
> Bongo Bob Norway
> TLCB Webmaster
> www.tlc-brotherhood.org
> 
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>   ~~
>    V
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of John Buck
> Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 22:37
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Engine change on 'Beowulf' #488
> 
> I read your post with interest.
> I'm considering an Alberg 30. One concern is how to change an engine if
> necessary to make sure that I'd be able to cruise from Oriental, NC to
> Mystic CT.
> 
> I'm nearly 70 and haven't really sailed in 50 years.  The Alberg seems to be
> a stout craft and I like the cost figures.  
> 
> 
>  
> On Dec 16, 2009, at 9:35 PM, Bob Norway wrote:
> 
>> My first attempt at a blog concerning the new engine installation on
>> ‘Beowulf’
>>
>>
>>
>> http://bongosbeowulf.blogspot.com/2009/12/engine-change-on-beowulf.html

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