Well I actually live in AZ but will be commuting/working in ME for the rest of the year. When in AZ we sail a Hunter 260 on desert lakes. We get our coastal/blue water fix with a cruiser out of San Diego. So was does a stranded sailor do when given the opportunity to sail Penobscott Bay... buy another boat.
I recently purchased a mostly restored Tartan 27 (hull ID 69) with an A4. I believe it is an early model A4 (identified from reading the post) serial number 201100. The yard's mechanic said she checked out and gave me some good history on the boat and motor. I have to be honest and say I came out of the diesel only camp so this is very new/old stuff to me.
I am still working on identifying all the pieces and parts. So far I know the points are replaced with electronic, fuel separator is installed, it is the early type with the oil fill reservoir and I think the old style oil hand pump and many other parts I am still sorting out. I am sure I will be sharing pics with the question "what the heck is this" It took me a while to find the oil fill even with the supplied manual.
I only have weekends to play so every night I am pouring over the forums just learning and reading. As you all know a wealth of information to read and absorb.
I will be doing the spring commissioning and adding some electronics this weekend so I am sure there will be questions coming. Shooting for a late April launch.
If there are any midcoast Mainers I look forward to meeting you and would welcome some local advice.
Tim
I recently purchased a mostly restored Tartan 27 (hull ID 69) with an A4. I believe it is an early model A4 (identified from reading the post) serial number 201100. The yard's mechanic said she checked out and gave me some good history on the boat and motor. I have to be honest and say I came out of the diesel only camp so this is very new/old stuff to me.
I am still working on identifying all the pieces and parts. So far I know the points are replaced with electronic, fuel separator is installed, it is the early type with the oil fill reservoir and I think the old style oil hand pump and many other parts I am still sorting out. I am sure I will be sharing pics with the question "what the heck is this" It took me a while to find the oil fill even with the supplied manual.
I only have weekends to play so every night I am pouring over the forums just learning and reading. As you all know a wealth of information to read and absorb.
I will be doing the spring commissioning and adding some electronics this weekend so I am sure there will be questions coming. Shooting for a late April launch.
If there are any midcoast Mainers I look forward to meeting you and would welcome some local advice.
Tim
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