hi
re packed mine last year have yet to have a drip,now getting concerned is it supposed to drip ?

I did this today (I won't say how much I enjoyed working on my stomach in a space too small for both hands/arms, etc) and would like some input from those of you who have also repacked. I used the Teflon type and when complete and after 10 minutes of so of driving found that I was getting about 1 drop each 10 seconds. Does that sound about right?

I would heartily agree! The original setup works, you will save money and headaches, and resale will be better. Of course I don't plan on ever selling mine.

I just punched in sailnet.com using norton search I got no warnings

I'm not sure if this is the right place for my question, but has anyone else tried to visit sailnet and gotten a 'warning' about possible 'malware' on their site? I'm on a Mac, maybe that's why.

Hello Stephane,

are you the Stephane from Noumea ?

the 44B would be fine, particularly if you keep the original v-drive, transmission and prop.

a piece a advice: do yourself a favor and get a used perkins 4-108. it will be much cheaper and available (even on ebay)!
as far as saildrive goes, first are you ready to modify the engine bed and relocate/resize the fuel tanks, plus consider engine access ? otherwise, I think saildrives seem to be a good choice nowadays. I doubt there will be a difference in the "comportement" (behaviour) of the boat.

phil

Hello,

I'm going to change the engine Westerbeke W40 and will probably take a Westerbeke W44B, which is 7hp more powerfull. Can I have trouble with my V-Drive that I don't change? If you have repower your boat, have you change the V-drive to put a saildrive? If yes how is the comportement of the boat with the saildrive?

Thanks

Stéphane

Yes, it worked for me.

Slokat, did you do this and it worked? If so, I'm glad to hear it but if not I'll put it in here:
http://skydrive.live.com/play.aspx?path=/photomail/%7B27e67154-cb29-45ef-8454-3a3bdb9cb948%7D&image=44211B68B39F1D6E!828&imagehi=44211B68B39F1D6E!826&CID=4909235205314649454

MF

Garner,
Thanks for the info.  I will definitely get in touch with Atlantic when I get in Annapolis for the boat Show.
Jack