Recent content by BradHFL

Just sharing a link from Craigslist in Okaloosa county. This person is giving away an E25. Obviously a project boat. https://okaloosa.craigslist.org/boa/d/fort-walton-beach-free-sailboat/6859465773.html

Hey Glyn! I'm still on the fence about the 3GM. I've been measuring everything a dozen times. It seems likely to be very snug. I was wondering if I could trouble you for a picture or two of your friend's E27 engine compartment before I fully commit to installing or selling this motor. If you...

Thanks for the input! That's the direction I'm leaning towards. I really despise the idea of having to cut perfectly good factory stringers or bulkheads. I've called the BetaMarine distributor in North Carolina looking for a replacement for the original A4. They're a little out of my...

I have a Yanmar 3GM in excellent running condition. However, it seems a little large for my E27. I'm looking for advice from anyone who has done this install. Or help locating a more suitable motor. Thanks!

I haven't found a complete sb12. I've found some 2gm's. The ones nearby are in poor condition though. The motor I'm looking at now is a 2qm that's in good shape.

Thanks everyone for the input! I really appreciate everything!

It's already set up for a direct drive diesel. I'm not that worried about cost or difficulty of putting one in. I'm more seeking info about performance with a 12 or 15hp motor and, from anyone who has specifically put a yanmar sb12 or 2gm in an E27, what the tolerances are in the engine compartment.

I would like to run the boat as a 6 pack and do some charters in my spare time. I need to make sure that she has adequate power and is as reliable as can be. Our pass here frequently runs at around 5-6 kts and higher after heavy rains. I believe I'll need some power to overcome that current...

Thank you! I'll look for that thread!

Hey there! I'm new to the forum and recently purchased an E27. The boat has no motor and I'm in the market for one. I've had my eyes on either a Yanmar sb12 or Yanmar 2gm. I'd greatly appreciate any input as I am new to the sailing community. Thank you all.