I would like to buy an OMC-SAILDRIVE Zephyr15hp engine for spare parts-- I live in Richmond Va and keep my 28 O'Day in the Deltaville area-- e-mail saildrm@Aol.com phone 804-873-4482
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Marvin Shepleta
NO you don't
Those engines are junk and now they are 25 years old to boot. No! Don't waste your time and money! Take out the useless beast, glass over the hole, throw a 9.9 honda on the transom, and go sailing!
Those engines are junk and now they are 25 years old to boot. No! Don't waste your time and money! Take out the useless beast, glass over the hole, throw a 9.9 honda on the transom, and go sailing!
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Mike
if you must
Roger: If you must buy a used OMC sail drive engine then there are some available at the sail drive web site and on e-bay. I recommend a total rebuild. Did mine last year and worked through Bombardier for the parts. Needed many and they are EXPENSIVE. Seals, gaskets, springs, etc. available but pricey. If you can stand the appearance of an outboard hanging from your transom then I suppose that Marvin has the right idea. Simple, nearly noise free and with an electric start you wouldn't even know the difference. Good luck, Mike S/B Pitterpat, Lake Huron
Roger: If you must buy a used OMC sail drive engine then there are some available at the sail drive web site and on e-bay. I recommend a total rebuild. Did mine last year and worked through Bombardier for the parts. Needed many and they are EXPENSIVE. Seals, gaskets, springs, etc. available but pricey. If you can stand the appearance of an outboard hanging from your transom then I suppose that Marvin has the right idea. Simple, nearly noise free and with an electric start you wouldn't even know the difference. Good luck, Mike S/B Pitterpat, Lake Huron
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Brian
Parts
From what I have found, finding parts is easier than finding a spare. Bombardier owns OMC, their corporate information is: Corporate Office Bombardier 800 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. Montréal, Québec Canada H3B 1Y8 Telephone: (514) 861-9481 Facsimile: (514) 861-7053 Their link is below. I myself wouldn't want an outboard hanging off my transom if I had an alternative. My two cents.
From what I have found, finding parts is easier than finding a spare. Bombardier owns OMC, their corporate information is: Corporate Office Bombardier 800 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. Montréal, Québec Canada H3B 1Y8 Telephone: (514) 861-9481 Facsimile: (514) 861-7053 Their link is below. I myself wouldn't want an outboard hanging off my transom if I had an alternative. My two cents.
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Harry Schochat
sail drive
I am also looking for a sail drive for parts. Please let me know if you find an extra. i am now looking for a water pump kit if you know anyone that has it in stock. Bombadier only refers you to its dealers. thanks. Harry Schochat
I am also looking for a sail drive for parts. Please let me know if you find an extra. i am now looking for a water pump kit if you know anyone that has it in stock. Bombadier only refers you to its dealers. thanks. Harry Schochat
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Trevor - SailboatOwners.com
You might try Gear Here
Hi Roger - It wouldn't hurt to place a free want ad here on this site in the Gear Here section (See related link). Best, Trevor
Hi Roger - It wouldn't hurt to place a free want ad here on this site in the Gear Here section (See related link). Best, Trevor
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ROGER BROOKSHIRE
A Strong Possible!!!
Thanks for your reply---there is another 28 in my marina and the owner did just this---his overall costs around $3000--as you probably know Yanmar and several others make a diesel saildrive that will replace it but the costs quickly go up over $7,000-- Roger Brookshire
Thanks for your reply---there is another 28 in my marina and the owner did just this---his overall costs around $3000--as you probably know Yanmar and several others make a diesel saildrive that will replace it but the costs quickly go up over $7,000-- Roger Brookshire
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ROGER BROOKSHIRE
Thanks for your Input
Mike--thanks for your input--my engine is in fairly good condition--and yes I would rather keep it off the transom---j Was it very difficult getting your engine out and putting it back in the boat??? Roger Brookshire
Mike--thanks for your input--my engine is in fairly good condition--and yes I would rather keep it off the transom---j Was it very difficult getting your engine out and putting it back in the boat??? Roger Brookshire
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Marvin Shepleta
Enjoy
Enjoy your efforts to keep your 25 year old saildrive going. Just remember I told you so when you desperately need it and it doesn't start. Also, think of me when the collar seal below the waterline breaks, and your pumps can't keep up in 50 fathoms.
Enjoy your efforts to keep your 25 year old saildrive going. Just remember I told you so when you desperately need it and it doesn't start. Also, think of me when the collar seal below the waterline breaks, and your pumps can't keep up in 50 fathoms.
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Marvin Shepleta
Ahhh, vanity
Now I understand vanity. The idea is you want to look like a real sailboat with an inboard motor like the big guys. Well, sorry. Saildrives are just a cheap attempt to satisfy this vanity. You will spend more time, more money, more pain and suffering trying to keep these beasts alive than if you installed a real diesel. So just go ahead and install the real thing, if you have the money. If not, hang it off the back, and try not to be embarrassed.
Now I understand vanity. The idea is you want to look like a real sailboat with an inboard motor like the big guys. Well, sorry. Saildrives are just a cheap attempt to satisfy this vanity. You will spend more time, more money, more pain and suffering trying to keep these beasts alive than if you installed a real diesel. So just go ahead and install the real thing, if you have the money. If not, hang it off the back, and try not to be embarrassed.
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Ed
Sample the Post, sample, sample, sample the post
Is the mic on? test, test... Thanks Marvin. Now I understand what condescending attitude means. The idea is you want to sound like a real know-it-all like the big guys. Well, sorry. Deriding the choices of others is just a cheap attempt to satisfy your vanity. You will spend more time, more money, more pain and suffering trying to keep the illusion alive that there is such a thing a sailing in Kansas City. So just go ahead and move to the coast, if you have the money. If not, hang back, and try not to be embarrassed. Boyee!
Is the mic on? test, test... Thanks Marvin. Now I understand what condescending attitude means. The idea is you want to sound like a real know-it-all like the big guys. Well, sorry. Deriding the choices of others is just a cheap attempt to satisfy your vanity. You will spend more time, more money, more pain and suffering trying to keep the illusion alive that there is such a thing a sailing in Kansas City. So just go ahead and move to the coast, if you have the money. If not, hang back, and try not to be embarrassed. Boyee!
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Mike
Sheesh!
Roger: You're welcome. I didn't do the rebuild myself; for a couple of reasons. One, I have the mechanical aptitude of an apple and two a sailing buddy of mine rebuilt his the year before and his is not running "right" to this day. That said I did talk to my mechanic and he said pulling the engine was fairly easy. There is a reasonable amount of room to work and a few bolts and some cables, etc and the engine is ready to pull. Per my engine manual, which my mechanic used, there are two levels to pull. One, from the transmission up and two, transmission and engine. If you are a good mechanic ( and many people are) then it may be a doable task. If you're not then a reliable mechanic may be the wise choice. As to Marvin Shepleta: Jeez Marvin lighten up! What triggered such a storm of animosity? The rest of us are just shlepin' along while others such as yourself watch from your lofty perch of perfection. Fair winds to all, Mike S/B Pitterpat, Lake Huron
Roger: You're welcome. I didn't do the rebuild myself; for a couple of reasons. One, I have the mechanical aptitude of an apple and two a sailing buddy of mine rebuilt his the year before and his is not running "right" to this day. That said I did talk to my mechanic and he said pulling the engine was fairly easy. There is a reasonable amount of room to work and a few bolts and some cables, etc and the engine is ready to pull. Per my engine manual, which my mechanic used, there are two levels to pull. One, from the transmission up and two, transmission and engine. If you are a good mechanic ( and many people are) then it may be a doable task. If you're not then a reliable mechanic may be the wise choice. As to Marvin Shepleta: Jeez Marvin lighten up! What triggered such a storm of animosity? The rest of us are just shlepin' along while others such as yourself watch from your lofty perch of perfection. Fair winds to all, Mike S/B Pitterpat, Lake Huron
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