Roger ,, you have a 2cyl, 2 blade? Very interesting. What is the hp of the
2cyl?

The reason I ask: I got to looking at engines on the net. Always looking,
looking, looking.. anyway,, one thing led to another and I started looking
at the BETA engines. BETA has a new diesel which is a 16hp, 2cyl. I'm not
sure what the blade requirement is.

I've always felt that many boats overpower. That isn't a bad thing if that
is what one wants but for just getting in and out ... that 16hp, 2cyl sure
did look pretty.

Fits the same general area, bed as my Atomic 4. I love the Atomic 4. It is
so simple. And with help like Mr Moyer in MD the engine will be around
forever. That said: having gallons of gasoline not far from where I am
cooking, sleeping, etc does get my attention.

I am not in a rush. This is not an emergency or anything. I just figured
I'd look, learn, and if a really great deal came along .. buy.

Tell me/us more about what engine you have in your boat. What size? HP?
Alternator? All the good stuff.

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"Roger Long" wrote in message
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I've heard nothing but good things about the Yanmars, aside from cost, and
my experience with ours certainly bears them out. At 27 years of age it
feels like one of the sweetest running pieces of machinery I've been
associated with. I certainly trust it a lot more than the engine I used
to fly behind

It would be worth having some prop calculations performed. There is no
point in putting in a 3 cylinder Yanmar (or other engine) if your prop can
only use the horsepower of 2. The 3 cylinder will be a bit smoother but
the 2 cylinder, 2 blade, installation in our boat is plenty smooth.
Diesels, especially Yanmars which are a cool running engine, will give
more trouble running too lightly than at their rated continuous
horsepower. After you've paid for a cylinder you don't need, you then
have the reduced maintenance clearance and extra weight for life.

The power requirements of your Bristol should not be very different than
Strider and I have all the power I need. I was able to keep moving
straight into the wind during a squall that heeled us under bare poles to
our normal sailing angle. The sail cover was thundering and the rain
hitting my face stung. I don't think you need much more power than that
unless you plan to tow a barge.

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Roger Long