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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=707143413-06012003>On
Mandolaire (#5), I have a Universal 5411 (20+ years old). This is an 11 HP
engine with a three bladed prop. that can easily push the boat along at 5+
knots. On the plus side; the engine is reliable and burns less than 8
gal. of diesel a season. I have seldom needed more power while
coastal cruising. On the minus, powering into a chop can be slow going
(While bringing the boat up from NY, I had to motor up Long Island sound, into
the the wind and could only make 2 Knots. In two days I only had 50 miles
to show.)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=707143413-06012003></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=707143413-06012003>In my
opinion, a reliable engine, regardless of the fuel or HP is the most important
consideration.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=707143413-06012003></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=707143413-06012003>John
Sommer</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=707143413-06012003>Mandolaire US #5</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=707143413-06012003>Portland, ME</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> sousa, stephen (ENG)
[mailto:sousa_stephen@emc.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, January 06, 2003 8:01
AM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Alberg 30 public list'<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [Alberg30]
Atomic v/s Buhk<BR><BR></DIV></FONT>
<DIV><SPAN class=432435312-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>Dave,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=432435312-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=432435312-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2>#114
has the Yanmar 13 hp which was installed around 1985. When I first
boat the boat the issue wasn't the 13 hp it was the 2 blade
prop installed with the A4. The previous owner had the Yanmar
installed but never changed the prop to meet this application. I
moved from the 2 blade to a 3 blade sail prop 13 X 13 which has had
a impact on the boat responds to a head sea and winds. I
would like to see a little more power, would definitely opt for the
diesel over the gas if the price is close.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=432435312-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=432435312-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>Stephen</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=432435312-06012003></SPAN><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT
color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2></FONT><BR><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=432435312-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff
face=Arial> </FONT></SPAN>-----Original
Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Wilson's
[mailto:sixwilson@rogers.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 05, 2003 10:00
PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Alberg 30 public list'<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [Alberg30]
Atomic v/s Buhk<BR><BR></FONT></DIV></FONT>
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<DIV><SPAN class=962215502-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>Stephen,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=962215502-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>Thanks for the feedback. The installation is original and the
man who owns the boat used to work for Whitby boats and knows them quite
well. My real question relates to the power issue and that is - does
the Buhk have sufficient power for extended cruising in the Great
Lakes. I understand the economic and safety issues of gas vs
diesel but my concern is the power issue and the fact that the Bukh is only
a single cylinder engine.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=962215502-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>Dave</FONT> </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr lang=en-us><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
public-list-bounces@alberg30.org [mailto:public-list-bounces@alberg30.org]
<B>On Behalf Of </B>sousa, stephen (ENG)<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January
05, 2003 9:14 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Alberg 30 public list'<BR><B>Subject:</B>
RE: [Alberg30] Atomic v/s Buhk<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=865395801-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>Dave,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=865395801-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=865395801-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>If the boats are similar in price, condition and options, I would
purchase the Alberg with the diesel. The motors are more fuel
efficient, safer than gasoline and command a greater price on resale. I
would make sure the installation was done correctly which includes a
fuel/water separator in the fuel system, water in a diesel will cause all
type of issues with the fuel system.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=865395801-06012003></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=865395801-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>Stephen</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=865395801-06012003><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial
size=2>#114</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Wilson's
[mailto:sixwilson@rogers.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 05, 2003
7:56 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Alberg 30 List<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30]
Atomic v/s Buhk<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would
appreciate some input,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial size=2>For
those of you who are more familiar with the A30 variants I have a
request for your input. I am looking at two similarly equipped
A30's one has the buhk diesel and the other has the atomic 4. With
out wishing to offend anyone, what is the opinion as to which one I
should give the greater consideration. My main sailing will
be cruising Lake Erie and eventually the other Great Lakes and the
Northern Channel for several weeks at a time along with my
wife.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks again
for any and all info</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dave
Wilson</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=905494800-06012003><FONT face=Arial size=2>London,
Ontario</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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