Hello all I have aquired a '69 Roamer 38 foot steel hull without engines and wonder if anyone has input on diesel re-power. I think the boat was available new with diesels? Maybe 6-53 Detroits? Anyone know what engines might fit without major modifications? I am new to the forums and am glad to find some common interest in old Chris's. Have had a few over the years but my first Roamer. Thanks. Mike
A Fellow 38 Roamer - but aluminum Hi Mike, Sorry, I can't help on the engine question, but just wanted to say HI as I've a '69 roamer Regal 38 footer as well. It's aluminum though, not stell. It's a fine ship! Is yours a regal model? Tim
Transmissions + Parts I have a pair of Paragon transmissions for sale, plus all the hardware for mounting 427's in a CC. These transmissions might work for a diesel conversion. If you are interested, let me know. Steve
Price is $200 each. I'll have to look at them this evening to get the numbers, which I'll then post. I also have all the other parts available not part of the base engines, e.g. manifolds, bellhousings, front and rear mounts, marine pumps/starters/alternators, etc. Steve
Here's the numbers: LH Hydraulic Reverse Gear - Model HJ7C25-L Serial 5E271 LH Reduction Gears - Model RC25-L Serial 5E272 RH Hydraulic Reverse Gear - Model HJ725-R Serial 5E183 RH Reduction Gears - Model RC25-R Serial 5E184 I'm in Pinckney, Mich. About 10 miles NW of Ann Arbor.
