The Universal 5411 gave up the ghost and the iron genny was pulled and retired today.
I am seeking advice on how to fill this messy hole under the cockpit sole (having first cleaned said hole). While I am an Electrical Engineer by training and highly mechanical by nature, I have a pretty demanding job and not a lot of time. I may also be putting the boat up for sale after completion of this project, so am sensitive to prices as well. However, I figure a green boat will command a bit of a premium -- or at least help it sell. The boat in question is a 1983 Catalina 27, Hull #5425 that is in good condition.
Idea #1:
sail out from dock; drill approx 5" hole fwd of shaft; swim like hell for the shore and file insurance claim.
Idea #2:
find a used iron lung to keep puffing ($1500?) and pay master mechanic to install -- total cost $4000?
Idea #3:
pay said master mechanic to repower with a new smoke bomb -- $7000.
Idea #4:
Repower with Electric
4a. Thunderstruck sells a Mars kit (http://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=54) for $1250. Add batteries ($1000?) and some creative install from the master. Total project: $3000?
4b. other parts/vendors...
Questions:
what about reduction gearing? Can/Should my Hurth gearbox be reused? What about my 2-blade folding prop? How do I put the prop "in gear" when sailing? Should I? What other components are important that don't usually get mentioned? What are the gotchas? Should I even do this? Are my project costs reasonable? Has anyone put together a project planner for this kind of thing?
Anyone wanna buy a boat without an engine?
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
--Scott
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