"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ...

On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:37:06 +0000, Lloyd Sumpter wrote:



Hi,



Any suggestions on where I might look for an old, cheap, 5-10hp diesel

suitable for an inboard engine? Maybe a tractor engine, or "stationary"...? Any

thoughts?



Lloyd



Thanks to all who replied! It's great to know others share my dreams of

designs based on feel and sound rather than performance.



But Reality has set in: Even if I use a Briggs&Stratton, I'll be fracturing many

laws here in Canada. I'd need a Hull Ident No, Conformity Plate (Conform? not

likely!), Capacity plate, and since it's an inboard, a fire extinguisher,

approved inboard fuel tank, explosion-proof electrics (Yeah - how do you

eliminate the spark on a B&S magneto?). Geez, the fees alone would cost me more

than the boat!

Screw them, build it anyway and tell them it's an old boat that
predates their requirements if you ever get asked.

Peter Wiley