Scott Gaiason
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I want to install an engine in my E25 swing keel. Anyone have any experience with this?
E25 engine install
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Sounds like a 70's E-25, i.e. the trailerable version maybe. (?)
If so, not a whole lot of room for an inboard.
There were and are some small sail drive diesels, and that might be what you want. For instance Yanmar has a model SD20, 8 hp sail drive unit.
http://www.yanmar.com.au/marine/sail_series/sail_series.htm
http://shop.torresen.com/utility/includes/content/yanmar/sales_lit/Saildrive20.pdf
Cheers,
LB
ps: earlier link about a sail drive on an E-25+. Bigger boat with more room under the cockpit, one would imagine.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=9066
If so, not a whole lot of room for an inboard.
There were and are some small sail drive diesels, and that might be what you want. For instance Yanmar has a model SD20, 8 hp sail drive unit.
http://www.yanmar.com.au/marine/sail_series/sail_series.htm
http://shop.torresen.com/utility/includes/content/yanmar/sales_lit/Saildrive20.pdf
Cheers,
LB
ps: earlier link about a sail drive on an E-25+. Bigger boat with more room under the cockpit, one would imagine.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=9066
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Personally, no, I have not done this but anything is possible through the application of enough time and enough money. I am assuming the boat in question was originally an outboard? (the inboard engine was an available option, but most were outboards) I am also assuming that you are referring to a straight E25 and not the 25+ as they are two very different boats.
If it did have the inboard from the factory, it should be a relatively easy R&R. If not, then not, access will be an issue (I cut an access hatch in the bottom of my port side cockpit locker to get at my factory water tank (which would have to be moved) but its not big enough to get an engine in or out. Drilling for the shaft log and cutlass bearing will be critical as will the motor mount locations. Get them even slightly off and you will be plagued with vibration and excess wear issues from the get go.
Assuming again it was originally an outboard, one is prompted to ask why you would want to do this, an OMC 9.9 saildrive or the like is a perfect low profile motor for this boat and she handles as well or better than most inboards in sailboats of this size range. Also, most aftermarket modifications of this extensive scope could (and likely will) adversly effect the value of the vessel even if professionally done.
Check out Joe Williams' excellent E25 website at ericson25.com. I think the owner in Idaho has an inboard, they may be able to help you.
Best of Luck,
John
If it did have the inboard from the factory, it should be a relatively easy R&R. If not, then not, access will be an issue (I cut an access hatch in the bottom of my port side cockpit locker to get at my factory water tank (which would have to be moved) but its not big enough to get an engine in or out. Drilling for the shaft log and cutlass bearing will be critical as will the motor mount locations. Get them even slightly off and you will be plagued with vibration and excess wear issues from the get go.
Assuming again it was originally an outboard, one is prompted to ask why you would want to do this, an OMC 9.9 saildrive or the like is a perfect low profile motor for this boat and she handles as well or better than most inboards in sailboats of this size range. Also, most aftermarket modifications of this extensive scope could (and likely will) adversly effect the value of the vessel even if professionally done.
Check out Joe Williams' excellent E25 website at ericson25.com. I think the owner in Idaho has an inboard, they may be able to help you.
Best of Luck,
John
davisr
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Scott,
I think John has given some words of wisdom. If this E25 has a cut-out in the stern for an outboard I'd just put the money toward a new, 4 stroke, long-shaft outboard. I'd then spend the rest of the money you'd save on other inevitable upgrades. Even without an diesel or inboard the space beneath the cockpit is limited. You'd probably have to sacrifice the water tank.
Best of luck with your decision,
Roscoe
I think John has given some words of wisdom. If this E25 has a cut-out in the stern for an outboard I'd just put the money toward a new, 4 stroke, long-shaft outboard. I'd then spend the rest of the money you'd save on other inevitable upgrades. Even without an diesel or inboard the space beneath the cockpit is limited. You'd probably have to sacrifice the water tank.
Best of luck with your decision,
Roscoe