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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I (and several others) have the M-18 engine, which
is actually a Kubota tractor engine--if you buy parts for the engine itself, buy
them from your local Kubota distributor, not Westerbeke--and save some
$$$.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The prop on mine is a (from memory, so seek
verification) an 8X13. The shaft size is definately 7/8 inch. Prop keyway
is (seek verification) 1/4 inch. Trans keyway is the same.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>From sad experience, be careful to check your
transmission and your shaft coupling while you have the boat out. I found
that my clutches (in the transmission) were about 60% used up, and a rebuild was
in order. The coupling had, as a result of my tangling with a crab
pot a few years ago, developed an alarming propensity to eat shaft keys, which
caused---you get the point. Having to pull your engine (again) to dismount
the transmission for a rebuild is neither fun nor interesting, when you have
already done it enough times to be good at it. I ended up replacing every
thing aft of the rebuilt trans, including the cutlass bearing and the rubber
shaft log, and realigning the engine on new mounts. Pay particular
attention to the rear engine mounts; the port one takes all the load of an
unfortunate event such as yours, and may have been stressed to the point of
failure or becoming mis-aligned.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob Alley</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=mikie@admin.umass.edu href="mailto:mikie@admin.umass.edu">Mike
McLaughlin</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=public-list@alberg30.org
href="mailto:public-list@alberg30.org">public-list@alberg30.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:25
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Alberg 30 Sail No.
335</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1968 Alberg 30 Sail # 335</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Currently owned by Mike McCarthy, berthed Marina
Bay Quincy, Ma.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This one has a rigid vang, hydraulic backstay and
whisker pole. This bright red hull came to Mike w/ light air and medium
spinnakers, a Mylar 150, a roller furling 130 and a storm jib. It is
fitted w/ a Universal Motor Model 18, 2 cyl diesel. I'm writing for him
as he has no internet access but did find a copy of the 1982 Chesapeake Bay
Alberg 30 One Design Association, Inc. Handbook.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mike just caught the poorly stowed furl line in
the prop and subsequently <EM>lost</EM> the prop!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Prior to the resulting haulout I'm trying to help
determine the prop size as well as any relevant keyways or nut schemes
required. Tried Vosbury Marine but phone is disconnected!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Any guidance or info greatly
appreciated, TIA</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
Mike McLaughlin</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>