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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tom,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> my
Westerbeke is an M320B, 3 cylinder 18hp with Hurth transmission and 2.05:1
reduction. I would describe it as adequate,but not exceptional. It is my
understanding that Westerbeke and Universal are the same now and the product in
in fact a marinised Kubota!! I have not yet needed any spares except oil filters
and V belts, those I get from NAPA</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The biggest drawback is the positioning of the
dipstick.It is tucked away on the starboard side of the engine and very
difficult to replace. Have a look at their website <A
href="http://www.westerbeke.com">www.westerbeke.com</A>. It has some useful
information and graphs of fuel consumption etc. The documentation that I found
on board is inferior in content and quality.The specification may have changed a
bit, mine is about 5 years old now.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you decide on a Westerbeke consider the
'Admiral' control panel option. On the subject of control panels I am
considering relocating mine from the low position on the starboard side of the
cockpit to the vertical panel on the starboard side of the companionway but |I
am not sure if a cutout big enough to accept it would weaken the structure too
much.Any opinions anybody?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Peter Amos</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tait Tait #478</FONT></DIV>
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