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Starboard:

I just looked and am sorry to say that I don't have any documentation on my old (or new engine) The information below is from my imperfect memory:

I replaced my engine with a Universal 2M12 in 1989 or 1990. What finally made me decide to replace the engine was that it wasn't reliable any more. I remachined the head a couple of times, but I never could get it to start without a struggle.

Prior to replacing the engine, I used to get parts for it at a place in the Watts area of Los Angeles.

One other thing I remember about the engine, in particular, was that there was a cone-shaped washer that sealed the injector against the head. The repair manual used to say that you had to replace the washer every time you removed the injector. I reused the washer, and seemed to "get away" with it.

I bought the engine from the Bos'n's Locker in Costa Mesa, CA. I replaced the engine, instrument panel, transmission, and added a water lift muffler. The whole thing cost about $4,000.

I did the whole thing myself (with some assistance from my wife). I'm pretty mechanically minded, and used to fix cars for a living, but this was my first marine engine replacement.

I used the boom as a crane to lift the engine in and out. I figure I spent about 60 hours on the job.


In hindsight, I shouldn't have replaced the engine. I sold the boat a couple of years later, and got no where close to the value out of the engine that I spent.

ArtbyJody is right (again) when he says that you'd be smart to consider putting an outboard on the boat if it's operated in sheltered waters. That would be a far more practical fix.

When I bought my C27, though, I made sure that it had an inboard engine. A year prior, I chartered a Newport 27 with an outboard out of Long Beach. We got caught in a bit of a blow, with 8 - 10 ft breaking seas. The outboard was mostly useless as it was out of the water more than it was in.

I have a couple of pictures of the new engine and the empty engine compartment. If you like, I will scan them and send them to you. You can send me a private message, if you like, and I'd be happy to share any information/recollections I have with you.