Rebuild or Replace Inboard Engine for Catalina 27'

[leon]

My Atomic-4 inboard gas engine on the 1982 Catalina 27' is dead and needs to be rebuilt or replaced.I am not sure if I should just give up the inboard engine and install a new outboard engine? Or I should have my A-4 engine rebuilt? Or can I find another different brand engine for Catalina 27'?I welcome any comments or suggestions.Thanks,LeonE-mail: lohkuoliang@yahoo.com

 

[roger]

A4

I believe Universal makes a diesel that will replace the A4. It all depends on how much you want to spend. Go to Moyermarine.com for information on Atomic 4's. There are good engines...should run for ever.

 

[d rubin]

beta diesel

Beta marine also makes a direct replacement diesel- about $5000-6000, plus parts

 

[Moebetta]

Go A-444444

Aloha I just had my Catalina 74 A-4 rebuilt and installed a new three blade prop.Atomic 4 is a good engine and is worth rebuilting not that much to it.Take it out and take it to a muchine shop. the fun is getting it in and out. Joe

 

[leon]

Cost?

Thanks, JoeIt seems that I got not many choices but rebuilding A-4.May I know how much did it cost you?There is a shipyard asking for $5,000 including towing, hull-out and engine rebuilt. Is it a fair price?Leon

 

[Moebetta]

Not bad

Aloha It should cost under 2500.00 You can pull it out yourself Email if you like and I can tell you more about how I did mine.jlshipyard@verizon.net good luck Joe