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On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:52:38 GMT, Jim wrote:
Is the transom strong enough for a bracket? You can't just bold a bracket on any transom. Even though you see many done this way. ========================== The transom on a Vanguard is darn near bullet proof, as is the rest of the boat. If you are getting a really good deal (near free), and everything else is in good condition, and you intend to keep it for awhile, repowering might make sense. It will be far cheaper to put in a rebuilt A4 but the diesel is a better long term choice. Repowering with a new diesel, fuel tank replacement, new controls and guages will probably run somewhere north of $12K. Rebuilt A4, might be less than $3K. |
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:52:38 GMT, Jim wrote: Is the transom strong enough for a bracket? You can't just bold a bracket on any transom. Even though you see many done this way. ========================== The transom on a Vanguard is darn near bullet proof, as is the rest of the boat. If you are getting a really good deal (near free), and everything else is in good condition, and you intend to keep it for awhile, repowering might make sense. It will be far cheaper to put in a rebuilt A4 but the diesel is a better long term choice. Repowering with a new diesel, fuel tank replacement, new controls and guages will probably run somewhere north of $12K. Rebuilt A4, might be less than $3K. If it's free, take without even worrying about the engine. Sail it and tow it with the dinghy. Anything beats watching from the shore. Gaz |
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Again, I'd recco rebuilding the A4 but you really can repower with a
diesel for less than 6K. I just looked on TADiesel web site and they have a used 24 hp (Perkins I think) for $3950 guaranteed to work. It has a new control panel too. I repowered my 28' S2 going from a 6.5 hp Yanmar to a 13 hp Yanmar with no problems. I also thought it'd be a drop in replacement but it wasn't. I had top cut down the engine stringers but othetr than that it went well and wasn't too hard. |
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![]() Gary wrote: Wayne.B wrote: On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:52:38 GMT, Jim wrote: Is the transom strong enough for a bracket? You can't just bold a bracket on any transom. Even though you see many done this way. ========================== The transom on a Vanguard is darn near bullet proof, as is the rest of the boat. If you are getting a really good deal (near free), and everything else is in good condition, and you intend to keep it for awhile, repowering might make sense. It will be far cheaper to put in a rebuilt A4 but the diesel is a better long term choice. Repowering with a new diesel, fuel tank replacement, new controls and guages will probably run somewhere north of $12K. Rebuilt A4, might be less than $3K. If it's free, take without even worrying about the engine. Sail it and tow it with the dinghy. Anything beats watching from the shore. Gaz The best advice yet. |
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