Can't see a good boat put down. Eygthene 24 1/4 tonner

[Hoist]

I think this weekends job is going to be a change from the bulkhead stuff and start thinking about extracting the oily anchor in the middle of the boat. The previous owner said this Petter engine had not ran in 5 years. An engineer looked at it and could not get the exhaust elbow off which was said to be one of the problems with it. Having a quick scoot about the forum this engine was rubbish when new.

 

[doug748]

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I think this weekends job is going to be a change from the bulkhead stuff and start thinking about extracting the oily anchor in the middle of the boat. The previous owner said this Petter engine had not ran in 5 years. An engineer looked at it and could not get the exhaust elbow off which was said to be one of the problems with it. Having a quick scoot about the forum this engine was rubbish when new.

They were ok in my experience but the manifolds are likely to be rotten at this stage and the alloy heads tended corrode and blow. Spares were dodgy 20 years ago, the situation has not likely improved. Some sort of Yanmar might be an improvement due to being newer.

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[Hoist]

They were ok in my experience but the manifolds are likely to be rotten at this stage and the alloy heads tended corrode and blow. Spares were dodgy 20 years ago, the situation has not likely improved. Some sort of Yanmar might be an improvement due to being newer.

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Having a look around there is a pumpset on ebay for 450 quid with this engine installed that looks clean. Its obviously not marinised so would need donor parts from here. I am reluctant to go down that route since I think the parts I need are probably close to scrap on the original unit

I think the outboard is the most cost effective, reliable and simple option. The boat has been fitted with an outboard bracket but not very well. It will need redone so I am looking into whats best for the boat. The boat is just not going to be worth whatever it costs to put a modern diesel in it.

 

[MisterBaxter]

I'd definitely go for an outboard myself - a slippery fish like this doesn't need to drag a prop around.

 

[doug748]

Having a look around there is a pumpset on ebay for 450 quid with this engine installed that looks clean. Its obviously not marinised so would need donor parts from here. I am reluctant to go down that route since I think the parts I need are probably close to scrap on the original unit

I think the outboard is the most cost effective, reliable and simple option. The boat has been fitted with an outboard bracket but not very well. It will need redone so I am looking into whats best for the boat. The boat is just not going to be worth whatever it costs to put a modern diesel in it.

Yes. They are nice sailing boats. For the uses you are likely to put the boat to, a small outboard would do the job.
Back in the day they were often sailed on an off the mooring for races and only motored back on the tender's outboard if the wind failed.

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[dgadee]

They were ok in my experience but the manifolds are likely to be rotten at this stage and the alloy heads tended corrode and blow. Spares were dodgy 20 years ago, the situation has not likely improved. Some sort of Yanmar might be an improvement due to being newer.

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I regret installing a Yanmar. £1k for a new switch panel. Beta or o/b.

 

[Stemar]

I regret installing a Yanmar. £1k for a new switch panel. Beta or o/b.

Unfortunately, you'll find similarly exorbitantly priced bits for most engines. However, some Betas, at least, are based on Kubota engines used in agricultural stuff, so that does give an alternative source for some bits without the marine tax. Trouble is, it's often the marinising bits that give grief.

 

[Gixer]

Oh wow, just found this thread. Good on you Hoist! I say this as I could be in a similar situation at some point.

I've recently changed marinas and while wandering around my new marina I spotted the yacht I learned to sail on. It's in a very, very sorry state and looks abandoned. I spoke to the marina office and they told me the story which is the usual sad story. If this yacht ever came up for sale I would be sorely tempted. This yacht has very fond memories as I first crossed the channel on her and had a wonderful holiday in the channel islands. I spent years crewing and club racing on this boat and it breaks my heart seeing it in this state.

 

[dgadee]

Unfortunately, you'll find similarly exorbitantly priced bits for most engines. However, some Betas, at least, are based on Kubota engines used in agricultural stuff, so that does give an alternative source for some bits without the marine tax. Trouble is, it's often the marinising bits that give grief.

You may be correct, but Yamaha are the most exorbitant of all.

 

[mrming]

I regret installing a Yanmar. £1k for a new switch panel. Beta or o/b.

A standard Beta Marine panel is £215. A basic Yanmar panel is £277.40 from French Marine in Brightlingsea. Was it a particularly fancy panel? Or did the £1k include someone to fit it?

 

[Hoist]

Acquired a decent longshaft Honda 5hp. 27kg which is the same as most 4 stroke outboards but it has the benefit of being able to 12v charge.

A much better self contained option for the boat and when it needs serviced you can just drop it off

 

[awol]

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Acquired a decent longshaft Honda 5hp. 27kg which is the same as most 4 stroke outboards but it has the benefit of being able to 12v charge.

A much better self contained option for the boat and when it needs serviced you can just drop it off

Deep sixing it when the motor needs a service is a bit drastic!

 

[dgadee]

A standard Beta Marine panel is £215. A basic Yanmar panel is £277.40 from French Marine in Brightlingsea. Was it a particularly fancy panel? Or did the £1k include someone to fit it?

The new model. Digital. Engine only +7 years old.

B20.

IoM price same as UK: YANMAR B20 'MEDALLION' Panel - 164100-30105

 

[38mess]

The new model. Digital. Engine only +7 years old.

B20.

IoM price same as UK: YANMAR B20 'MEDALLION' Panel - 164100-30105

That's a bit rich. I have learnt to get spares for my Perkins M30 from the agricultural supplier.
Same bits except without the Marine hike