Re: [Cal_Boats] Re: Recommendations for Motor Replacement in Cal 28-2 (1986)

I have purchased several times from Joe and he does a great job and offers excellent advice. His email is "Joe DeMers" je… [at] mindspring.com Bob Connell Jollygood!, Cal31 #59 Olympia, WA --- On Sun, 5/24/09, Dan <sa… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: From: Dan <sa… [at] yahoo.com> Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: Recommendations for Motor Replacement in Cal 28-2 (1986) To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009, 6:11 AM Jose: You might hear this more than once around here, but contact Joe DeMers at Sound Marine Diesel LLC: www.soundmarinedies el.com. While I have yet to but product from him, he has been immensely helpful and responsive as I sort through my own engine issues. He provided some comprehensive info on a replacement for my 34. I've stopped shopping and know what I will buy when the time comes. I'd be a wee bit concerned about a used motor. I'd never go through the agony of removing one unless it was used up. Good luck, Dan --- In Cal_Boats@yahoogrou ps.com, "acostavientos" <acostavientos@ ...> wrote: > > I own for two years "Water Lily", a Cal 28-2 from 1986. The Westernbeke motor that came with it (2 cilinders, 13 hp) has given us nothing but problems. I know you would think that this is the standard experience for sailors and boaters. I mean, motors does get stuck frequenly. Specially when you need them must (murphy's). > > But when I said, nothing but problems I really mean it. I'm not jeopeardizing the brand; problably my experience is more related to the previous level of proper maintenance or critical experiences. Something I don't have control off, neither information. > > Anyways, my question is... if this were your situation and you were looking preferably for a used motor in good condition, what brand you were looking for, of what specifications and why? There's a motor out there that will fit better than the other (besides Westerbeke)? > > Thanks in advance for your advice. > > Jose Acosta > San Juan, Puerto Rico >