"Barry Morrison" wrote in message
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there any problems? What was the state of the motor like at the end of the
trip?


I haven't had any direct experience with the Atomic 4 but know that it has a
very good reputation as a gasoline engine in sail boats.

I think the intial question would be "what IS the condition of the motor at
the beginning".

If it is in good reliable condition at the beginning there shouldn't be any
reason to doubt it's ability to run for the number of hours to complete the
transit.

Remember it is not the operating hours the kill boat engines. It is the idle
and neglected hours where they suffer most.


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My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

Rarely do Atomic-4 engines wear out; they just corrode away.
The condition of the A4 before the trip is definitely the key of how
well it will be at the end of the trip.

Go to www.moyermarine.com and get Don Moyer's (worlds A4 guru)
"Maintenance and Repair Manual". The ~$50 cost will be the best
investment you can make in an A4. Most 'mechanics' nowadays no longer
'know' this engine. You can use the manual yourself and learn the 'ins
& outs' of the engine; or, 'loan' it to your mechanic when he works on
it - either way will result in heightened savings and prolonged life of
the engine.

Hope this helps

Rarely do Atomic-4 engines wear out; they just corrode away.
The condition of the A4 before the trip is definitely the key of how
well it will be at the end of the trip.

Go to www.moyermarine.com and get Don Moyer's (worlds A4 guru)
"Maintenance and Repair Manual". The ~$50 cost will be the best
investment you can make in an A4. Most 'mechanics' nowadays no longer
'know' this engine. You can use the manual yourself and learn the 'ins
& outs' of the engine; or, 'loan' it to your mechanic when he works on
it - either way will result in heightened savings and prolonged life of
the engine.

Hope this helps