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Old 03-13-2010, 06:27 PM
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William,

Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service.

For whatever reason the Palmer P60 fell out of favor with the Southern Cal sailboat manufacturers by the early 70's so I expect there are very few of them still out there and consequently a microscopically small parts market.

How much do you expect to spend on the Palmer? You know where I'm headed, fix it this time around - if you can find the parts - and the next problem that develops you're back in the same spot, poor documentation, poor parts availability and lack of available expertise. Depending of course on the budget, I think your money's better spent on a longer term and more manageable solution - - spelled A-4 (way cheaper than a diesel repower).

Besides, that open flywheel would give me the willies, YIKES!!

edit: if the plan is to keep the Palmer, you might want to contact Windsinger to see what's still good on his available P60. I still contend an A-4 is a better solution but having a parts engine might buy some time.
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prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
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Last edited by ndutton; 03-14-2010 at 10:38 AM. Reason: Windsinger stepped up
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