repowering

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    Repowering Islander 36

    I’m considering purchasing a beautifully restored Islander 36, steeply discounted on account of a crack in the engine block (Yanmar 3gm30f). The quote for a local yard to repower is around $20,000 but there’s a used Yanmar 2gm20f for sale (running great) that’s affordable and seems to fit...
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    Re-powering '86 O'Day 28 with a Yanmar 2YM15?

    Joyfully purchased an ODay28, but it has been in dry dock for three years. According to boatyard legend, the Westerbeke 13 (hp) had been running but not well (clank, clank, clank), which prompts thoughts about a top-end rebuild. I've pulled the engine from the boat and await a start-up test in...
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    H27 Inboard shot help with options?

    Good day everyone. I'm usually a reader, but decided to come out of the shadows to ask for help. I have a 1979 Hunter 27. It has a Universal 5411 that has kicked the bucket I'm afraid. After having starting and power issues I changed the fuel filters, bled the fuel lines and still couldn't...