NEW FC27 Owner in Texas

[boater_mike]

Howdy y'all!!

Well, I have wanted one of these forever, and finally got one that wasn't far from home - my very own FC27. The minute I sold my beloved Morgan Sailboat, I went a lookin'.

I found one a few weeks ago, made the purchase, and had it brought up from Rockport, Texas today (NOT a hurricane Harvey boat). It's currently sitting at a local yard while I repaint the bottom and check a few things, get it registered and get some needed outfitting items - fenders, dock lines and whatnot.

Getting ready for some good Texas boating!!

[Mark Deeser]

Welcome mike, your story reads so much like ours. We had to sell our sail boat because of mobility issues. There was an Albin 27 FC at a marina where we walked, I’d stop and look at it all the time.. Finally found one on line, you made a good choice, they are great little boats.

[DCatSea]

Mike - welcome to the 27FC owners club; you are going to love chugging around in her. I look forward to seeing some pix when you get round to it.
Not only a great little cruising boat, but a really good reason to upgrade your toolbox - enjoy.

[boater_mike]

Thanks everyone.

We've started the bottom today - actually my son did There are some items I need to check as this particular boat has been out of water and in storage for about a year. Specifically, I wanted to check stuffing box, rudder shaft packing ect. All of this looked to be good, but again, it was out of water.

I did not like - what looks to be - plastic through hulls below the waterline. Do they just look like plastic or are they actually plastic?? Marelon?? Thinking of replacing those immediately.

Any other feedback and/or suggestions particular to this model boat are welcome.

-Mike

[Mark Deeser]

Mike, are they thru hulls or the cock pit drains? On my 1986 all thru hulls (underwater) are bronze.

[tego]

Mike, The thru-hulls will be plainly marked "Marelon" on the outside mushroom surface if they are of that material. Marelon feels more like teflon than plastic. On the original Albins, all thru-hulls below the waterline were bronze, but the above the waterline drain thru-hulls were plastic and should be checked for cracking or breakage. Ben

[boater_mike]

Definitely not the cockpit drains. One is from the head, and one is the engine intake. I'll take a closer look for the "Marelon" marking tego.As fore the feel, they feel like a "heavy gauge" plastic, if that makes sense.

They look in good shape and they operate fine, though I had to "unlock" the one that was the head outlet - it had a chain and lock on the handle to prevent use, re: no overboard discharge.

As for replacing them, i was all ready to go until pricing bronze replacements...the current ones operate.....though, if original, they are pushing up on 35 years old. And if it makes a difference, the boat has been used only in fresh water and I'll be in saltwater.

I'm really torn about replacing them or leaving well enough alone.

[tego]

Mike, There is absolutely nothing wrong with using Marelon thru-hulls and seacocks. A PO probably changed them from the original bronze to the current "plastic" to avoid electrolysis or replace the bronze ones that had deteriorated due to electrolysis. Anyway, if they are not Marelon, I would definitely replace them ASAP. "Marelon" units are considerably less than bronze and are just as good. Ben

[boater_mike]

Thanks Ben! I checked them, and yes, definitely Marelon! Raised letters right on the handles - I just didn't see them before with my poor eyesight! Anyways...tomorrow is Saturday, and after running a few errands, another day of joyfully scraping bottom paint off of my beloved new toy....just kidding. It's not fun.

[tego]

Mike, I feel your pain! I'm hauling out the middle of next month to do my engine swap, finish installing my Lectrasan, polish the hull, and bottom paint. I think I'm going to hurt pretty bad myself! (But I really do love this boat!). Ben

[boater_mike]

Ok...so it begins...


I need an injector for my Lehman 4D61.

I was thinking of posting elsewhere, but those related posts were old. The injector looks to be the "screw-in" type (Lehman #P17010A) and not the more standard ones I've seen in my exhaustive search for Peugeot 504 injector parts.

It started smoking like crazy and I noticed a little weeping around the #3 injector. I didn't have the proper tools with me to pull it, and i won't be at the boat again until next week. But i did snap a pic. Any help would be appreciated.

-Mike

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[tego]

Mike, Call American Diesel in Kilmarnock, VA. Brian can get you pointed in the right direction. That injector can probably be rebuilt. You can Google the phone number. I bought some parts from Brians dad a number of years ago for my Lehman 120s on my bigger trawler, which I sold about 10 years ago. Good luck. Ben

[boater_mike]

Parts availability for the engine was the biggest concern I had when purchasing the boat. I have learned TONS about this motor since getting the boat. NOT ALL 4D61s are the same. Some used different injectors, injection pumps, etc. General advice - do some homework. The parts are out there.

BOMAC and American Diesel no longer carries parts for the 4D61...almost no one does. They couldn't even point me to who may. Detective work ensued.

SOME parts are available through NAPA (good source for filters) and BAP-GEON (has SOME engine parts cross referenced to the Peugeot 502 2.1D (Indenor XPD.90)).

SO.... after many tries at ultrasonically cleaning the injectors (did not work), and various "cleaning" additives, I have located brand new nozzles and actual injectors from a company in The Netherlands. Not cheap though. Injectors looking to be about $98 each plus shipping charges.I'm still awaiting the actual invoice for payment, but will keep everyone posted.

Evidently this company has quite a stock of parts for these engines, as the marinized Peugeot cross references to the Vetus p4.21, as was / is quite popular in European boats.

I hope to get them soon and installed before I leave for a good part of the summer (heading to Europe).

-Mike


Almost forgot:

https://www.drinkwaard.com/en/

These guys are very helpful and have a stock of parts for the 4D61.

[Sprig1]

That's some good detective work. I will be interesting to see if it helps with the smoking exhaust. I know mine is embarrassing when I start it up. I try to do it when no one is around. Or just say I'm getting rid of the mosquitoes. Good luck and keep us posted.
Chris