Re powering a Ericson 28T ?
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Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
I think 10 is too small for your boat, so I would go with the larger one, especially if you might encounter waves, current, etc.
Frank
Frank
If you are going to repower, I strongly suggest you look at the Betamarine. Probably the 16 or the 20. Focus on overall dimensions and mounting height for the mounts. As Peter asks, it helps to know what is in the boat now.
For pix of the preparation for the engine change, see several of my blog entries here.
If there is room, I would advise the 20, with the higher output alternator, to kind of "future proof" the package.
If you have some pix of the present engine, please post them.
For pix of the preparation for the engine change, see several of my blog entries here.
If there is room, I would advise the 20, with the higher output alternator, to kind of "future proof" the package.
If you have some pix of the present engine, please post them.
Depends on what is in there now and what is included in the quote. If you are replacing like for like it will be cheaper. If you are not you may need new mounts, coupler, possibly shaft, prop, etc….
I considered a repower from A4 to diesel and was told I would need
new shaft
new prop
new thru hull for cooling intake
new fuel tank
new instrument panel
new mounts
in the end I got a replacement A4 for the grand price of a large bottle of rum. We sprinkle rum on it every spring to appease the engine gods.
even so, I replaced the fuel water separator, all fuel lines, hot exhaust and cleaned the tank.
best,
peter
Bluebird,
I have an old yanmar 2qm15 in my e27. I replaced a beyond-repair a-4 with it almost 10 years ago. Works great. I have also talked to a "beta guy" somewhere in the northeast sometime last year, thinking I want to know what my options are if I have not choice to repower again. (I like to be prepared). I'll look for my notes and email from talking to that guy. He took a ton of time answering questions on a friday evening. If I find them I'll pm you.
I have an old yanmar 2qm15 in my e27. I replaced a beyond-repair a-4 with it almost 10 years ago. Works great. I have also talked to a "beta guy" somewhere in the northeast sometime last year, thinking I want to know what my options are if I have not choice to repower again. (I like to be prepared). I'll look for my notes and email from talking to that guy. He took a ton of time answering questions on a friday evening. If I find them I'll pm you.
You might get s short block for that $, perhaps.
My Betamarine came with transmission, new mounts, panel, and harness. i.e. complete ready to bolt in.
p.gazibara
Member III
You could also put a 10kW electric drive in.
I imagine you could do the install under 3K if you are crafty, 10K if you included a sizeable solar array and had someone else install it.
There is something so beautiful about turning up to your boat after you have been gone a while and the fridge is cold and ready to accept the beers.
The part where you don’t have to do any engine maintenance, you just hoist sails and go is my personal favorite.
-p
I imagine you could do the install under 3K if you are crafty, 10K if you included a sizeable solar array and had someone else install it.
There is something so beautiful about turning up to your boat after you have been gone a while and the fridge is cold and ready to accept the beers.
The part where you don’t have to do any engine maintenance, you just hoist sails and go is my personal favorite.
-p