On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 01:41:51 +0000, LaBomba182 wrote:

Subject: New engine for Far Cove
From: "Lloyd Sumpter"

I'd lean toward the Westerbeke.

Capt. Bill

Hmmmm...I was leaning towards the Volvo, since I had the impression it had
a better reputation than Universal/Westerbeke and was easier to get get
parts (and it's the most HP that will fit in the existing space).

If I go Universal/Westerbeke, I'm torn between the 26hp, which would be
least expensive and easiest to install, and the 31hp, which is the most
expensive and VERY hard to install. One other advantage of the 31hp,
though: it's 4 cyl where the others are 3. I experienced one of these in a
Cat 34 last spring, and it was DEFINITELY more noise and vibration than my
M25. However, it could have been other factors like mounting, prop, bent
shaft, etc.

Any comments? Are 4-cyl noticably less vibration than 3cyl?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36