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Pearsonistic,
I would definitely await the new engine. Do you really want to trash your P30's beautiful, classic stern with an ugly outboard motor mount?
Halekai36,
Usually your advice is right on the money, but I feel you're dead wrong on this issue. Personally, I believe the venerable A-4, in good condition and properly maintained to be a far better engine in all respects than any diesel. They're quieter, less smelly and, I believe, more dependable.
souljour2000,
The "blowing up from gasoline fumes" thing is a non-issue if the engine and fuel system is properly maintained and the appropriate safety procedures are observed. I've so far never smelled gasoline fumes in my engine space (knock on wood) and always run my blower for five (5) minutes nontheless.
TBH: Propane scrares me far more than gasoline fumes.
I would never consider $11k for a diesel vs. $6k for a rebuild A-4 from Moyer.
Jim
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Last edited by SEMIJim; 09-03-2008 at 01:28 AM.
Reason: Corrected (implied) mis-attribution
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