[Public-List] Engine and Prop

[Jonathan Bresler]

Come on now, Gord.
You cant throw out "photos of SURPRISE reefing her old mainsail while on a
Misery Trip that George has on the Alberg30 website"
and then not provide a URL!

On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 1:08 PM Gordon Laco via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> BLOODY HELL!  Is nothing secret any longer?
>
> Well what happened there was this.
>
> We were happily motoring along when the engine stopped like someone had
> turned off the ignition.   What ho, thought I.   Hmm, perhaps a speck of
> dirt in the carb.
>
> Off came the carb, I took it apart, cleaned everything with solvent, put
> it back together and reinstalled it.   Tried the engine, nothing.
>
> Hmm.   I pulled #1 plug and after insulating my hand with a rag (good
> thinking, eh?) had Caroline hit the starter.   No spark.
>
> Well that makes sense.  If the problem was dirt in the carb, the engine
> would have sputtered a bit before conking out.  It must be electrical.
>
> So, I decided to check the easy stuff first... off come the spark plug
> leads one by one… all clean both ends.  Off comes the lead from the coil to
> the centre of the distributor… AHA!  The coil end was covered in corrosion
> and powder.
>
> A few swipes with my little brass brush and back in it went… engine
> started like nothing had happened and away we went.   Didn’t have to look
> at the points because I tried the easy stuff first… clever, no?
>
> I’ve since replaced all the leads, which I think were originals.
>
> So have you folks seen the photos of SURPRISE reefing her old mainsail
> while on a Misery Trip that George has on the Alberg30 website?  We were a
> couple miles out years ago when we where outbound… I had no idea my friend
> Ken Woods on Midland Point was taking pictures with his store-bought camera
> that was practically looking over my shoulder from that far away…   I guess
> I’ll have to bear all this surveillance in mind next time I get the urge to
> scratch my bum or whatever while sailing….
>
>
> Gordon Laco
> #426 Surprise
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 31, 2019, at 12:52 PM, Rod Symmes via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > Oh, Rats !  I wasn't quick enough off the mark.  I was about to confirm
> the "dumbfounded" remark but then Gord got in his rebuttal before I could
> relate that he had been seen motoring on Friday about 2 miles out and then
> drifting in the steamer channel for about 30 minutes .  When the sound of
> head scratching and muttering in the bilge had gone on long enough I
> thought I had better go out and see what he needed.  Before I could get the
> oars in the locks Gord fired up the engine once more and roared off out the
> channel--- which, I guess proves Gord's contention that  <<  I very much
> like my A4 and have never yet not been able to resolve whatever is
> happening with it.  >>  given enough head scratching and muttering.
> >
> > Cheers,     Rod
> >
> > ~~~~_/) ~~~~~~~~~~
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> > ~~_/) ~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > ________________________________
> > From: Public-List <public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org> on behalf of
> Gordon Laco via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> > Sent: July 31, 2019 9:53 AM
> > To: Michael Connolly <crufone at comcast.net>; Alberg 30 Public List --
> open to all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> > Cc: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Public-List] Engine and Prop
> >
> > I agree with all except ‘dumbfounded’… I very much like my A4 and have
> never yet not been able to resolve whatever is happening with it.
> >
> > Basic maintenance avoids nearly all potential issues.
> >
> > Gordon Laco
> > #426 Surprise
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jul 31, 2019, at 9:32 AM, Michael Connolly via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Ryan,
> >> I know James Baldwin and his work. The quality of what he does is FIRST
> RATE. He
> >> NEVER begins a conversion until he has a confirmed buyer. Then he finds
> a boat
> >> and does the conversion. If you attempt to do a conversion and do not
> do a top
> >> shelf job, forget ever reselling your boat. Outboards in Alberg 30's is
> a NICHE
> >> market.......................a VERY small niche.
> >>
> >> Atomic 4's are simple, reliable, and "Falling off a log" easy to keep
> running. Except for Gord who is often dumbfounded by
> them...................sorry Gord I couldn't resist.
> >>
> >> My opinion keep the inboard unless you desire the characteristics of
> what the outboard offers.  Speak at length with James Baldwin and learn
> what is involved and what resulting handling to expect afterwards.
> >>
> >> I would not think that the conversion is a less expensive route that
> fixing what you already have.
> >>
> >> Michael #133........... Gray Marine Yeah!
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Jonathan M Bresler
S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
Annapolis/Eastport MD