[Public-List] Alberg 30 engine requirements

[Chris H]

Lpng time.lurker.

The.Beta is auch better deal then the volvo. Check the price on parts and availability for both and thr.decision will become obvioise. A 20 is gar more engine then this boat needs and if.combined with a cambell river 3 blade prop from BC it will make one heck of a cruising machine. Its worth a little extra in case that boat is more expensive. How much extra is detwrmined by the market as its a buyers market now. Best of luck.

Ch

Glennb <brooks.glenn at comcast.net> wrote:
>John
>
>I have a Universal Marine 25 hp. - a great engine that does what ever I
>need.  the newer Universal engines are called Beta. Made and
>distributed by Kubota.  Either the Beta or Volvo will  be good enough
>to move the boat to and from moorage etc.  The beta will be much better
>in a sea way as it produces more needed horsepower and likely will have
>a much wider and cheaper parts distribution network worldwide.  Part of
>this depends on what the prop is of course...  Kubota farm tractors
>take the same parts as Beta marine engines, far cheaper also!  Also to
>consider how old are the  engines and how many hours?  The beta might
>be a newer engine and lower maintenance cost.
>
>Glenn B
>dolce 318
>
>Sent from my iPad
>
>On Aug 12, 2013, at 10:58 AM, John Johnston
><danceswithwood at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> Ahoy all! I'm looking at a couple different A30"s, and , of course
>there are differences in age, condition, gear, etc, but it's a
>relatively close match. However, one is powered by a Volvo Penta 13 HP,
>the other with a Beta Marine 20 HP. I would be interested in hearing
>from the seasoned owners who could weigh in on how much power an Alberg
>30 requires, and how do these two diesels stack up against each other.
>I expect to be doing some rigorous sailing and would hate to be wanting
>in engine capability when needed. Let's assume the relative age,
>condition, etc, is fairly comparable. Am looking forward to your
>replies! Thank you
>> 
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