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Smallest Production Sailboat (LOA) with an A4
Someone looking at how far I have to go on my project boat, asked me if the A4 was a lot more engine than I needed. Our boat is an S2 26 Mid (8.0 C). Can you say "windage". It's a 1975 Winnebago with sails. The A4 was an option in the boat as the standard was an 8 hp Yanmar and the other option was a 13 hp Volvo. Every time I think of motoring into a 20 kt headwind I'm happy the original owner paid the extra $1000 for the A4. Plus it's so smooth and quiet.
Oh yea, the question, what is the smallest boat you have seen with an A4 as original equipment? |
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Of the boats that I have first hand knowledge (1970's), the smallest product for each company that used A-4's . . .
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others |
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A4 on smaller boats
Tartan 27's built by Douglass and McLeod from '61 to late 70's have had A4's as original equipment. But in the very last years, with the "27-2" design, a Farymann diesel was at first optional and then standard.
Mary '75 Tartan 27 Yawl HotFlash |
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The 16 foot Dyer used the A4.
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Pearson Ariel, Bristol 24 offered them as factory options.
James |
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Thanks for the replies. I thought the S2 was on the short end. At least I have lots of space and easy access to the engine for such a small boat. The picture was taken from a bench that you can sit on while pondering the issue.
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Well...we know the Grampian 26 came with one!
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-Shawn "Holiday" - '89 Alura 35 #109 "Twice Around" - '77 C-30, #511 with original A-4 & MMI manifold - SOLD! (no longer a two boat owner!!) |
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RickandLee;
Wonderful space about that engine! Is that a bilge hose back by the shaft (black dropping down in front of the shaft)? Is there any attachment holding it away from rubbing against the shaft? I'd hate to see it burn through and not be avail when you really need it. |
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Great access. And I thought I had it good with the engine in the middle of the cabin in my Tartan 34. |
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I don't know what you call that exhaust. The water goes in at the bottom and runs up the jacket to just before the U turn and is dumped into the exhaust about 2" below on the descending side. It's probably original but works and does not appear to have any leaks in the water jacket. We will probably replace with a lift muffler and put storage drawers in that area.
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"This project is on hold until I get the piston rings free on my 1 cylinder Tohatsu 6 HP. Hopefully the MMO soak does the trick."
When my 2 HP seized up I removed the prop, clamped a pair of vise grips on and gently worked it back and forth. The vibration and PB blaster worked well. Edit. My 2 HP does not have neutral. Dan S/V Marian Claire Last edited by Marian Claire; 01-17-2018 at 02:50 AM. |
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