If you don't find anything by end of June send me an email. I'm heading out
to work on a freighter until then. I have a 26' Westerly Centaur which is
what I'll term an advanced project boat. I used her for three years and now
she's on the dry and does need some work. In my case I could have her back
sailing in three weeks. Except I bought the next size larger a Westerly
Berwick. The Centaur will be available in July when I get back with or
without the T9.9 Yamaha. Can you wire a 12 volt system? Can you finish off
a cabin interior. That's the bulk of it.

M.




"engsol" wrote in message
...
M,
Thanks for the advice. It's right in line with other good responses to my
query.
A light-weight OB might be OK as a backup, but I have to admit I like the
safety of diesel.

As to the boat condition, I'm willing to trade my sweat for a lower price.
As odd as it may sound,
(I can hear the old-timers groaning), I'm looking forward to working on my
boat and learning how
to repair and maintain her.

Have any leads or pointers?
Norm

On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 19:34:41 -0800, "Michael"
wrote:

I use a Yamaha T9.9 four stroke on my 26' sloop. On the second boat 31'
LOD
I use an inboard diesel. Both out of PortTownsend. For the San Juans you
definitely need an engine but both will work. Inboard takes up inside
space
diesel is safer. Outboard gives you more internal room but gas is more
dangerous. Diesels last at least 10 times as long as outboards in terms
of
engine hours. If you go inboard use diesel not gas. If you go outboard
use
four stroke with a reduction gear and a long shaft not a two stroke.
Both
work fine.

M.

PS You want a ready to go boat or one that needs a bit of work?


"engsol" wrote in message
.. .
If this has been beat to death before, my apology.

I'm looking for a boat to enjoy upon retirement this May. Being poor,
I'll have to settle for an older boat, 30-32 feet. I've seen a number
of
boats
in my price range on my list, but have rejected the ones with an OB.
But
then I got to wondering...should I do so?

The advantage of an OB is cost, doesn't take up interior room, at least
semi-reliable these days. But then I wonder about enough power in a
seaway. The area I plan to sail (San Juan Islands) is quite
sheltered....
wind chop, but seldom any significant swells. A safe haven is rarely
more
than 4 - 5 hours away.

So what am I missing, or haven't thought of, as regards to OB power?

Thanks,
Norm