78 Hunter 27 Yanmar 8hp to yanmar 20hp

[ciriaco]

Has anyone switched from a one cylinder to two cylinder engine in a 1977-1980 hunter.The one cylinder is not poerful enough and vibrates. I am thinking of getting a Yanmar or other two cylinder engine. Any comments will be appreciated. Also any information on costs will help.Thanks.

 

[Kevin Hostler]

2gm20

My buddy has the 2gm20 in a 1976 28 Hunter. I would say there are pros and cons. He definatly has good power for when he needs it. But you can tell it has extra weight in the rear. I think if it were me I would rather have the small lighter engine in this size boat. Kevin

 

[Tom La Roche]

2gm20

On my 1980 Hunter 27, whatever the time, or the flow of the tide, my 2gm20 has enough power to take me where I want to go, NOW, not later. Swear by you engine, not at it. Smooth sailing!

 

[Keith Redfield]

If you really want quiet...

Go electric. http://www.eboat.org/forum/

 

[Royce]

YSE 12 to 3cyclinder

I have a 76 h30 that I replaced a single cyclinder yse12 with a Vetus 22hp 3 cyclinder engine. I would have gone with a 2 cyclinder, but I got a great deal on the 3. I didn't have any documentation on the weight of the yse12, but I weighed all the parts and when all was said and done I actually lost 40 lbs in the repower. The newer engines are much lighter that the old ones. Go for the 2 cyclinder engine and take a look at other engine options. I have a freind who repowered a Morgan oi 28 with a 2 cyclinder "Sole'" engine. Their price was way below others, I think it was around $3500 delivered. It's a Mitsitishi (sp?) based engine, same as Vetus and other brands. Sole' has had ads in the back of Cruising World. Good luck,Royce