[Public-List] Propeller and Engine

[Eric Chavigny]

Before going to outboard take a look at beta marine for an inboard diesel using the same mount as the A4. 

We spent a lot of time and ressources trying to keep our universal engine alive to finally changing the engine after it failed for good. 

If you plan to keep the boat for a while and enjoy her for awhile without worry, change the engine!


Dimanche Matin 
#541
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> On Jul 30, 2019, at 22:12, Ryan via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone! I recently bought 555 and I’ve been trying to bring her up
> to scratch after a lot of deferred maintenance. I’ve gotten by on outside
> research for the most part but could use some advice from all your
> expertise.
> 
> 
> 
> I have a couple questions regarding the propeller and atomic 4 engine, both
> original as far as I know.
> 
> When I hauled her out the propeller looked OK but had no ring when tapped
> with a hammer (probably Galvanic corrosion because there were no zincs on
> it?). I’m wondering if I need to replace it immediately or if I can get by
> with adding zincs to hold off corrosion. Also, I know it is controversial
> but I’ve been considering replacing the inboard with an outboard in the
> lazarette similar to what James Baldwin did on Lora so there is less to
> worry about or maintain engine-wise. The current A4 engine needs quite a
> bit of work. If I replaced it with an outboard I obviously wouldn’t want to
> replace the prop, but I’m not sure if that’s the direction I want to go. So
> I guess in 2 parts: a.) Any suggestions on if I should hurry up and replace
> the prop, and if so what props have been successful with the boat and
> Atomic 4 engine? And b.) recommendations for/against switching to an
> outboard engine ( is the inboard more desirable for re-sale without
> devaluing the hull, not worth the hassle for reduced power, poorer
> steering?)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you all!
> 
> -- 
> -Ryan Kiefer
> #555
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