Hello,
What a delightful forum.
I hope to contribute and assist others but for now, I have a question.
I am considering aquireing a 1985 Albin 43 classic. Not my first Albin trawler nor is it my first Lehmann. My previous Lehmann was a conventionally aspirated 135. We used to take her back and forth from Los Angeles to Catalina at an idle or just a hair above, the whole way. The one I am considering is a Lehmann 2728T. A Turbo with 225 HP.
I cannot find much info on this engine. My understanding is the engine love low speeds with adequate oil pressure but the turbo hates idling. I was hoping to find another boat that I could set at a 50 mile Circle and just enjoy the breeze.
Turbo tells me it is set up for hard & higher speeds. She has 6,000 hours, and I have read that is low for that age and could expect 15 - 20,000 hours if maintained properly and always let the Turbo cool down before shutting down.
I sure hope you kind folks can share your experience or direct me to more truths so I can make an informed decision.
Following seas to all,
Bob
What a delightful forum.
I hope to contribute and assist others but for now, I have a question.
I am considering aquireing a 1985 Albin 43 classic. Not my first Albin trawler nor is it my first Lehmann. My previous Lehmann was a conventionally aspirated 135. We used to take her back and forth from Los Angeles to Catalina at an idle or just a hair above, the whole way. The one I am considering is a Lehmann 2728T. A Turbo with 225 HP.
I cannot find much info on this engine. My understanding is the engine love low speeds with adequate oil pressure but the turbo hates idling. I was hoping to find another boat that I could set at a 50 mile Circle and just enjoy the breeze.
Turbo tells me it is set up for hard & higher speeds. She has 6,000 hours, and I have read that is low for that age and could expect 15 - 20,000 hours if maintained properly and always let the Turbo cool down before shutting down.
I sure hope you kind folks can share your experience or direct me to more truths so I can make an informed decision.
Following seas to all,
Bob