Recent content by tonysantos

Your reason sounds much better than the actual one and would certainly be a good story! So, regrettably, the YSB was just burning oil and running out of it at the worst times. It was loud and shook the whole boat and the wife said get it fixed, so I did. I swapped it with a Beta Marine Kubota...

The YSB 8 was a factory installation. My 1978 E27 had on as well, which I have since replaced, but it was a bullet proof engine! Tony

Hi Everyone, I have an Ericson 27 with wheel steering which I have owned since about 2002-2003. I am the second owner and have spent the time restoring the boat; that is until children came along, and now I don't have any time! It has been out of the water for 3 years and I am in the middle...

Beta Marine I just recently finished repowering my E-27 from Yanmar YSB 8 to a Beta Marine BZ482. Both diesel! Emerald is absolutely right saying that you'll be " ...changing about everything and reusing almost nothing..." None of the old systems (fuel, exhaust, cooling) were compatible...

I am also planning on running the halyards on my E27 to the cabin top and am curious how other boats are rigged. Any ideas and photos out there would be very helpful!

Thanks for the info guys. Gate valves have been long gone! and ball valves are history too! I have all new sea cocks to install after I finish barrier coating. I also have a 3/4" sea cock, which I thought was the correct size for the head intake that was installed, but as you know the old...

Hello Everyone, I am replacing the thru hulls on my 1978 E-27 and can not find a Bronze Flush 1/2" fitting with the wide flange (2 7/16"). I know many of you have done this so if you have the answer I will be greatful. I am nearing the end of a long refit and with any luck will get to enjoy...

I have a YSB 8 listed on another thread. It is very similar to the YSM and might be useful. Tony

I have a YSB 8 that I removed for re-engine one year ago. It has been sitting around the garage since then. The engine was running but needs to be overhauled or used for parts. The cylinder and/ or piston rings or all three are worn and oil gets by the rings into the cumbustion chamber. It...