outboard

We're in the early stages of restoring new life into our recently acquired 1971 E-27 with transom cutout. First order of business was replacing the relic outboard with a new Tohatsu 9.9 with ultralong shaft and 4-blade prop. We still need to haul out and clean/inspect the hull, and I know there...

Selling my 1976 Ericson 23 swing keel w. dual-axle trailer, 8ft fiberglass dinghy, 8hp outboard and many additional parts and sails. Many of these parts and sails are not specifically for this boat but clearing out spares. Craigslist link...

It was time for a yearly maintenance on my Yamaha T8, but this year I decided to take it to a dealer to let the "pros" do it. They quoted me $200 for a yearly service and only $50 more for a new impeller. When I picked it up the bill was $650 with no immediate explanation and no call to...

Hi all...coming from a 1963 wooden Star moored in swim-able waters and now owning a E27 at with all that fiberglass opportunity plus living aboard at a marina on the Puget Sound.... Took out the Atomic 4, rusted, half disassembled and missing the carburetor...gas tank was foamed in (yikes) and...

Hello all! I'm about to undertake some mid winter changes to my e25 since it's too cold to actually enjoy sailing right now. My wife and I anchor often, and throw a rope ladder over the side. We've grown tired of how difficult it is. More than a few guests have been embarrassed trying to...

I have recently bought an Ericson 27 with an operational A4. Unfortunately, there is a broken strut on the hull of the boat inhibiting its usage. Do you think I should keep the A4 and get a haul out to get the strut situation fixed or should I sell the A4 and go with a small outboard. Any and...

I am looking to get a 8-10 horespower long shaft motor for my Ericson 27. My inboard is beyond repair and I need something to get me in and out of my slip and get me home when the wind dies. I am in the Los Angeles Area. I am looking for that magical beast which is inexpensive and runs good.

Any of you Vikings, especially you Florida guys n gals, ever heard of this company? http://www.smalloutboardmotor.com/index.html I ran across a link to them from another sailing site. We would like to have a small OB for our inflatable dinghy some day, and are always on the lookout for a...

I'm looking at buying a 1972 Ericson 27 with a dead outboard. This is apparently a model that came with a factory-installed outboard, but the current dead outboard is not the original one. What type of outboard should I get to replace it with? Most importantly, how much HP do I need? But...

I am looking for a used but decent condition long shaft 7.5 to 9.9hp outboard to re-power an E 25+. A 4 cycle would be ideal but a 2 cycle in good working condition is also a possibility. Phil

Has anyone else made the conversion from inboard to transom mounted outboard power on a E 25+ or E 27 ? Is there anything beyond the obvious stuff I need to consider? I am currently trying to locate a 7.5 to 9.9hp long shaft outboard in the L.A. area and I plan to use the standard...

I have a 1978 E27, So my engine is getting OLD. It is in need of coastly repair. is it possible to pull the yanmar 1 lunger and use an out board. Or sell the boat. Thoughts please thanx Nic

:cool: Hi, My Eboat sufferred a serious failure 3 miles off of MDR yesterday when I heard the outboard rudder bumping around. I still had steering.But the lower bronze gudgeon which is permanently imbedded into "hardened epoxy" in the hull at bottom of transom had broken at the pivot point. The...

I recently acquired an E-35-2 and have been experiencing some problems with my engine. The undocumented engine hours are less than 500 on a 1999 Atomic 4 diesel. Should I be facing a large $$ cost for repair, I would appreciate any thoughts or comments regarding the possibility of re-powering...

Hi all, I'm searching for a source for the mate to the bracket mounted on the rear of my E29. I have searched the web and contacted a couple of outboard bracket builders--and while they are willing to custom build one, it would be expensive. Does anyone recognize this bracket and may be able...

Could someone out there with an E27 that has the outboard cutout in the transom please give me some measurements. I'm gonna be mounting a 25" longshaft OMC classic 2 stroke and need to know where to cut. A simple measurement from the base of the transom to the top of the mounting surface of the...

Has anyone cut out the transom on the E27 to mount an outboard motor like Ericson suggests? I've removed the tempermental Volve Inboard and will either be installing the E-Pod from re-e-power.com or installing an outboard 8-9.9 hp longshaft motor. My concerns will be: 1. Where do I cut? 2. What...

Hello All, Any opinions as to whether my E27 stern rail will be up to the task. I have already purchased a Mercury 9.9 four stroke for my new Walker Bay inflatable. I wanted a motor that would plane two....so this was my best option. Unfortunately the thing weighs 85 pounds (one of the...

Some notes on the outboard motor installation on my 1973 E27. Photo 1: Cockpit view of one of the two upper motor mount backing plates. Each is a 3" x 3" SS plate Photo 2: View of the bottom of the transom via the port lazarette. Shows the two lower motor mount bolts and the large washer used...

:confused:Hi, I just pulled my transom hung rudder to paint it. This rudder seems very heavy. I drilled a few holes in it to see if it leaked any water it might have absorbed over the last 30 years but the holes I drilled were all dry and the drilled out material appeared to be wood. I called...

Hi all, I've been lurking on here for awhile and am hauling an E 27 for a hull inspection and possible purchase next Tuesday. The question I have is,will it be possible to switch the outboard between the "mother ship"and an inflatable dinghy? The motor is an 8hp long shaft Honda 2001,I haven't...

Anyone know what length sharft for an outboard on an e27? The motor is mounted in the cutout in the transom. I am going to replace the 25 year old 2 stroke with a new 4 stroke, and I'm not sure if I shoulld get a 20" or a 25" shaft. Any info would be great. Thanks - Chuck

When I bought my boat last year, the deal did not include the engine. The former owner let me have free use of it for the majority of a year, however. Finally, he came to retrieve it, and I need a replacement. What it was running was an 8 horse Tohatsu 2 stroke w/ alternator, and electric...

Ahoy mates! I am wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am looking for the bushing that goes on the bottom of E30-II outboard rudder. The "rudder bushing", I'd call it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any advice that may be forthcoming. Thanks, Regards...

Does anyone know of a good outboard mechanic in Sausalito? The outboard on my boat starts fine, idles fine but will not run at higher RPM's without choking. Thanks,

A new 10'2" Mercury Airfloor inflatable has left Defender, and will be on my porch next week. Now I need a motor! I think I want a used Yamaha or Mercury 2-stroke in the 8-9.9hp range. Obviously, weight is a big factor. Unfortunately, I'm not finding many available in the usual places...

I have on my e-25, an older 7.5 hp Merc with electric start and an alternator so that batteries charge when the motor runs. Access to my battery box is in the cabin, under the steps. My portable gas tank is located in the gas locker (in the cockpit starboard-side storage box) with the fuel...

Does anyone have the outboard on their e27 mounted in the transom cutout. When I bought my e27 the outboard was mounted on a motor mount attached to the port side of the transom. I have been considering moving it back to the transom cutout. My only concern is that it will not tilt copmpletely...

Dear fellow sailors, I just got an Ericson 30' circa 1968 from my father, who only had it for about a year. The boat is now in good shape (fresh bottom job, good sails and rigging, systems working..) except for the engine. I would like to know what horse power outboard do I need to get in...

I have a 5 or 6 year old Nissan outboard (same engine as Tohatsu and Mercury) 2 HP with a frozen bearing on the crankshaft. Actually kinda welded to the crankshaft when the bearing spun. Lower unit and propellor are OK, as is the carburator, flywheel, starter etc. If you want to rebuild it you...

I know this is not Ericson specific but I no longer use this and think someone on this forum might; 8hp Evinrude 2-stroke outboard. Based on the model# I figure it was made in 1988. Looks great, ran great (has not been used since before it was serviced a few years ago.) I don't know what...

The PO had the outboard installed on the bracket shown in the attached image, even though the transom has the cutout. Could anybody give me some possible reasons this was done? Thanks, Joe Williams

I grew up around British Seagull outboards and back then they were extremely reliable, durable and generally well suited to being ignored in harsh marine environments. I see them occasionally still being used by the diehards and they seem to still deliver good service albeit with some noise and...

I have been diligently trying to find a source of parts for my old Model 6600 1 1/2 HP Cruise N Carry outboard motor. I need a new plastic motor housing. Anyone know where I might find one? I have found 2 references on the www but neither panned out. These little 12 pould motors are a bit noisy...

This is a little off topis, but I have a mid 90's 6 hp Johnson outboard that moves my dink. This past weekend I discovered a water leak that requires a new part. Took the motor to the local Johnson guy and he seems too busy to look up the part, let alone order it. I've gone online looking...

:egrin: hello everyone ,i'm looking for an 8 -15 horse out board (long shaft) motor for my e 25. i have a evinrude 15 short shaft that runs perfect,,,,guess i'll use it on my little river boat,,,, my email is sailboat 50@satx.rr.com chip.

Has anyone configured an E 29 with an outboard engine? My Atomic 4 may not last much longer and this seems like a reasonable alternative to an expensive diesel retrofit. Any suggestions would be appreciated. David Brockett Ericson 29 "Young@AHeart" Port Orchard, Wa

Is there an easy, cheap way to measure the rpm of my outboard while motoring? I want to check the appropriateness of my prop's pitch for this boat? The outboard is a Tohatsu 8 (2-stroke). Is there an easy way to hook up a tach, or am I better off using some sort of strobe? Cheap would be...

I am the new owner of an E27 #428. She has an older 15 hp Johnson outboard and I am looking into replacing it with a newer 4 stroke. I am looking for something quieter and cleaner. I have visited the local marine stores and I am told a new 4 stroke of about 8 to 109 horsepower would provide...

Hi I just bought a sailboat and need a used outboard - 5-6 horsepower, long shaft, 2 or 4 stroke is fine. does anyone know of a place to buy or oder a used outboard I found this website but have no idea if its any good. http://www.smalloutboards.com/ PS - I have an ericson 35 but...

Honda 8 HP Extra long shaft, with alternator, low hours , like new at half the cost. This engine has been on my E23. is in new condition and recently serviced, Includes fuel tank and hose, std manual and tool kit. The E23 is out of the water for an extended overhaul. When it goes back in the...

I have an E27 and am pulling out the a4 and am going to a outboard. I am wondering if anyone here has cut out the transom like the factory boats? I will probably go to a mount on the back but am searching all posibilitys first.

I thought some of you would be interested in knowing about the new OMC/Bombardier outboard engines. In the course of my new job working with emissions monitoring systems, I was at their tech center and witnessed the new 2 stroke engines being tested. These are by FAR the cleanest running...

so, the '78 E25 i just bought came with a 15 hp, seemingly reliable, mercury 2-stroke outboard. my questions are: 1) discharge of pollutants? how much easier on our liquid environment would a newer 4-stroke be? 2) fuel effieciency? i.e. at 2, or 3,000 rpms what would be my mileage on...

Could anyone provide me with a picture of the inside of the outboard motor well for late sixties (mines a '69) ericson 26? Mine looks like it has been stripped of some stuff in there and the previous owner had the outboard attached to the cockpit edge of the well making it impossible to close...

Hi, We are new owners of a 1972 Ericson 27. We bought the boat with an older model 9.9HP Honda 4-stroke, which needs to be replaced. What is the max 4-stroke that we could buy and any suggestions on brand and HP would be GREATLY appreciated Natalie :)

[Also posted on the Sailnet list] One lock bar across the engine mount screws. One massive cable lock around the backstay. Still, our 5-month-new Mercury 4-stroke, 6 HP, longshaft is history. Someone stole it in the very busy Dolphin Marina in Marina Del Rey. A very down weekend as...

When I was shopping for a boat I came across one seller who said he recommends "no more than 10 hp outboard engine" for his 25' sailboat. I'm wondering, other than the physical size of an engine might not fit some wells, is there any limitation on how big an outboard I can put on a sailboat?

I purchased an Ericson 25 last spring. The previous owner exchanged the original motor for a 9.9 Suzuki which is interfeering with the rudder when turning sharply. I hear that the proper motor should have a long shaft. Could anybody advise which is the best type of motor (brand name, etc.) Thanks

I posted this question in the alt.sailing forum as well, but I suspect that I'm more likely to get useful answers here, among other E23 owners. We just took our brand new, old Ericson 23 out for a shakedown cruise ... very satisfying and promising. The only part that threw me (apart from...

Garelick 71056 stainless steel outboard bracket (for long shaft outboards) and Thetford Aquamate 885 electric (battery) flush tall profile porta potty head (BoatUS item no. 198123). Both brand new, never installed or used before Isabel took care of my boat. Reasonable offers, you pay shipping...

I was wondering if anyone has any info on the recommended horsepower size for the outboard in my E26? It came with an Evinrude 9.9 Hp. and it is rather cumbersome in the cockpit, If I ever need to replace it with a 4 stroke I don't think it would fit.

I just purchased my Ericson 27. It came with a 9.9 Johnson outboard. It appears to be terribly underpowered. I am planning on installing a mounting bracket + possibly getting a bigger motor. Does anyone know what the maximum HP outboard that I could install? I was thinking 15-20HP would be...