so if they are quoting an Atomic Stevedore and 30 hp likely a listing error.
As clearly noted in the first few replies, the stevedore was the same motor with a restrictor plate to reduce the HP to meet Canadian regulations at the time.
Most Stevedores have evidently long since had the restrictor plate removed. So they are full Atomic 4s now.
We have 4 in our marina.
FWIW: In regards to the C30 and C&C.30 comparison.. One was built as a cruiser. The other as a performance cruiser.
I would take the C&C over a Catalina 30 any day.
Having gasoline in an enclosed space with children on board, even with blowers, was always a no-no.
Do you have propane on board ?
Lord knows what children have to do with it.
Considering these engines are decades old and they haven't commonly exploded..
I am old enough to not be scared of wood burning fireplaces (both home and boat), Coleman white gas stoves, hiking in the wild away from any communication, bears, etc.
It all comes down to having functional brain cells.
Natural gas is much safer than propane. Yet propane is commonly used now, due to convenience in both use and availability. Safety considerations have nothing to do with marine propane stove popularity.
why do all sailboat manufacturers install diesels, without exception?
The big advantage of diesel is the fuel efficiency, maintenance, and versatility.
That is why it is common.
You can run a stove, heater and engine on diesel
About the only reason I would switch from a perfectly functional,.and more powerful, light, engine.
install a Beta diesel. And go higher than the 18 HP.
That boat is too heavy - it needs a 28HP, or thereabouts.
Agreed.
Not sure what was up with the small yanmar they had as an initial option on the C&C 30k1. Way too underpowered. Especially when powering into waves.
Getting a boat with an Atomic and repowering with Kubota/Beta, which has easy parts availability and much lower cost, seems like a good option for older boats vs buying one with an old yanmar with expensive and hard to find parts.
Diesel engines are more efficient, you can go further on a tank.
You probably take care with the propane for your stove as well which is about as safe as gasoline
Yup on both accounts.