Bruce in Bangkok wrote:
On Mon, 18 May 2009 06:02:17 -0400, wrote:
On Mon, 18 May 2009 02:47:57 -0500, cavelamb
wrote:
Stephen Trapani wrote:
The problem with something that heavy is that you can't make it
economical unless it's in your area. I don't know where you live. If you
have internet access, type "craigslist.org" into your web browser and
then select the closest city to you. In the search field type "diesel."
Scroll through them and you'll find a few in far less time then it's
taken you to write and read this thread.
Stephen
I'm curious as to why you would assume I haven't already done that, isn't it?
Craigslist is handy for some things, but it doesn't cover everything.
Nor everywhere.
Nor does the net. (believe it or not)
So, I put a short simple note here.
Texas coast would be the place to look.
(and I have)
Other then the obvious "I wanna put it in a boat" why are you looking
for a motor? The old one broke? Or building a new boat?
Cheers,
Bruce in Bangkok
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)
Hi Bruce,
I'm just interested to see what it would cost - and how much hassle it would
be - to replace an outboard with an inboard diesel.
Outboard boats handle differently than inboards.
All the boats I've ever had were outboards - and they were fine.
But it takes different approach to close maneuvering.
But going down to the sea, it might be worth the effort / expense to have a
diesel. Better range, less volatile fuel, prop blowing water on the rudder
for more standard handling (among big boat skippers), corrosion issues.
I'd bet in Bangcock this would be a no brainer, have it done in a week.
Richard