[Public-List] Any comments on mounting an outboard?

[J B Knapp]

I recently obtained an A30, with two Atomic 4's - in pieces.  The 
previous owner showed me literature form Capehorn 
(http://www.capehorn.com/sections/remotorisation/remotoriserAng.htm) and 
about how this owner attached a 9.9 hp outboard to his A30.  Has me 
intrigued, but I think the ultimate cost savings will be to rebuild and 
re-install the Atomic 4, unless I can find a more modern engine, 
preferably a diesel.  In the mean time, I'm looking at just sculling the 
boat, or towing it with the inflatable that came with it.  On the inland 
lake the boat is currently on, that's about all that is needed.

There is, sadly, more things I need to do to make the boat a safe sail.  
It has wood spars that need to be replaced, I would like to replace them 
with aluminum spars.  Any suggestions?

BTW I also have 3 Kittiwake 23's - 2 with engine wells in the lazarette 
- I absolutely love that arrangement.  The 3rd has  a transom hung one - 
it's going to be pulled and a motor well installed.

Bart Knapp
A30 3068388


John Riley wrote:
> Dennis K. Biby wrote:
>> Ahoy,
>>
>> I know the theoretical pros and cons but I'm interested in hearing from
>> someone who powers their A-30 with a transom mounted long-shaft
>> outboard.
>>
>> Yes, I know that it detracts from the beautiful lines of the Alberg 30.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>>   
>
> Hi Dennis,
>
> Our boat, #521, has a transom mounted outboard; it's a 8 HP Johnson 
> "Sailmaster" Ultra Long Shaft (25 inches).
>
> Couple of Cons from my experience with this setup:
>
> (1) Hard to reach engine controls while the engine is down; remote 
> controls here would likely help.
>
> (2) Don't expect an outboard to 'stop' your boat by going into reverse 
> like you can with a large prop inboard.  It's 9000 lb of boat (dry) - 
> best bet is to approach docks and such as if you don't even HAVE a 
> reverse gear on the engine.  I try to never rely on reverse for 
> stopping the boat in tight quarters.
>
> (3) Backing is atrocious anyway.  If I did not have the outboard set 
> up to turn (some folks lock them, which may be required with the above 
> mentioned remote throttle/shifter), I'd have no control in 
> reverse...not that I have a lot now.
>
> (4) In anything over about 4 ft in sea state, the engine ventilates.
> (5) I'm not pleased with the fuel economy; this is a lot of boat to 
> push with a smallish outboard.  Of course, I don't run at full 
> throttle.  Even with only 8 HP, anything over about 2/3 or 3/4 
> throttle, and the stern squat (and subsequent reduction in speed gain 
> to rpm ratio) is noticeable.  I can run 5 ish knots at between 1/2 and 
> 3/4 throttle.  At this throttle setting, I've motored into 25 kts but 
> only made about 3 kts or so over ground.
>
> I'll get REAMED for this I'm sure, but I have thought of cutting a 
> well in the laz and putting the ob there.  This will help with issues 
> (1) and (4).
>
> Finally, it sure IS ugly.
>
> John
> s/v Gaelic Sea
> #521
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