Out With the Old Day 37 December 27, 2013

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Comment by LOLA on December 16, 2015 at 12:13pm

I had mine rebuilt and Pricey, and other areas needed fixin

Comment by Marlene Anne Sassaman on December 29, 2013 at 4:49pm

I will take $800 cash. You would have to come and get it. 

Comment by Larry Wilson on December 29, 2013 at 4:29pm

What's your gut feeling of "reasonable"? 

Comment by Marlene Anne Sassaman on December 29, 2013 at 3:05pm

Hi Larry, 

Thank you for inquiring. One theory with the stoppage of the 2GM is that sea water got into the exhaust elbow. Supposedly the inside of the 'cast iron' elbow rusted. I'm not 100% certain, except that when we disconnected the elbow it was wet inside the rubber hose that attached to it.  Getting it rebuilt by a reliable mechanic here is dicey. Considering that the boat is 'my home' and I plan to go cruising, breaking my budget for a new engine will hopefully bring peace of mind. Thankfully, I have someone believed to be competent willing to install it. Although delayed due to the holidays, it is expected a 3YM30 will be ordered tomorrow. The ordeal reminds me of Hal Roth's theory about buying a well balanced sailing boat that keeps you out of boat yards.....

Be that as it may selling the old 2GM for a reasonable price would make my day. 

Comment by Larry Wilson on December 29, 2013 at 2:37pm

Marlene, What was the problem with the 2GM20? is it rebuildable? 

Larry Wilson