I pretty much trashed my transmission by running it without oil, and I figure if I have to pull the engine I might as well put in a new one. The boat is a 1976 Ontario 32, and the engine is the original 2QM20 - RWC, runs OK but smokes a bit. I'd like one I wouldn't be worried about, and as I say I have to rebuild or replace the transmission anyway.
OK, to the point of this post (finally!): Where should I look for a used engine? Google doesn't seem to give me any ads. I'm looking at Craigslist, Kijiji and UsedVictoria. I bought a rebuilt 2GM20F from "Al" in Wisconsin, but by the time I paid the core fee and shipping, it was almost as much as a new engine! (good engine, though - Al's a great guy).
Although the Yanmar isn't BAD, I think I'd prefer what I put into a Catalina 36 a few years ago: a Universal M25XP. They're smoother, start easier with glow-plugs, and are 3 cyl. I've checked and I have room for one. The Beta 25 seems to be similar, but haven't been out long enough for there to be any rebuilt ones for sale.
Any suggestions? I'm in Vancouver, West coast.
druid
"WindDrift" Ontario 32
OK, to the point of this post (finally!): Where should I look for a used engine? Google doesn't seem to give me any ads. I'm looking at Craigslist, Kijiji and UsedVictoria. I bought a rebuilt 2GM20F from "Al" in Wisconsin, but by the time I paid the core fee and shipping, it was almost as much as a new engine! (good engine, though - Al's a great guy).
Although the Yanmar isn't BAD, I think I'd prefer what I put into a Catalina 36 a few years ago: a Universal M25XP. They're smoother, start easier with glow-plugs, and are 3 cyl. I've checked and I have room for one. The Beta 25 seems to be similar, but haven't been out long enough for there to be any rebuilt ones for sale.
Any suggestions? I'm in Vancouver, West coast.
druid
"WindDrift" Ontario 32