Sailing Vessel Triteia - Out With The Old - Episode 4 - Removing the Old Yanmar 2gm20 Diesel Engine

On this episode of Sailing Vessel Triteia I am tackling the old Yanmar 2gm20 diesel engine. The piston is seized in the sleeve/head so she has to come out. This episode is longer than most of my videos because there is a lot of footage and I myself like watching the process of such things so I included a lot of footage showing me figuring things out and doing boat yoga inside tight lazarettes to unhook the engine.
I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do please give it a “thumbs up”!
Fair Winds,
Sailor James
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[@OrvilleHarmison]

Your hard work in tight spaces, not being afraid to get filthy and oily, innovation in solving aproblems, your old yellow pickup (I had one too) and a pretty girl helping you out all remind me of myself when I was your age. Can't say I was fond of it at the time but looking back on it I would say it was some of the best times in my life .... enjoy the memories you are making now and keep doing just what you are doing .... you are doing it right :-)

[@SailorJames]

Thanks Orville, I was raised by a good (and very stern) mama that made sure we were experience in hard work and persistence. I am very grateful for my life and the moment even as I drive to the boat every night after working a full day I smile a the off ramp. Thanks for watching and commenting and your support!

[@OrvilleHarmison]

No problem with keeping watching, you are bringing back some great memories for me. I good to see that not all people who own a yacht have everything done for them, real sailors know their boats intimately inside and out and can fix or jury rig almost anything, after all, where are you going to find a repair shop when you are miles and miles out to sea ha ha ah

[@jptravels]

Less talk...more action...lots of sailing....I am liking it...thank you for sharing ✊

[@jamescowhey1125]

James, another sailor James here and also the owner of Alberg 30 #56, Mo Cuisle on the Chesapeake. Thanks for posting the videos. I, too, found a great deal on my boat in July 2017, she’s in great shape but powered with a Tohatsu 9.8HP with the old engine compartment used for the battery bank. These are fine, fine boats and will reward TLC. It’s cool to see my boat’s immediate sister from the builder’s line on video. Regards, James C. S/V Mocuisle 1965 Alberg 30 #56

[@SailorJames]

DUDE!!!! I CANT BELIEVE YOU HAVE #56!!! Oh rad is that??????? so great, are you on instagram? I would love to see photos of your boat. I spent much of the day today in my aft lazarette installing my ais/gps antenna, and remembering my days working on the engine. The engine bay seems like a great place for your batteries! Thanks for the message, hit me up so I can see photos of your boat... [e-mail]

[@martinjames9250]

Mate! --- Did I gather that this is your first boat? Man! Talk about, 'in at the deep end'! WOW! All power to you Captain! 👍

[@SailorJames]

Yes this was my first boat but I had owned vintage cars and motorcycles my entire life and did all the work on them myself, it was a mondo project though

[@softlanding138]

You are living the Dream, James! I admire your courage and sense of adventure! Also, your great confidence in achieving your dream! I realize this is an older video, I traveled with you from LA to Hawaii, my goodness! But it all still remains true as your adventure dream is ongoing.

[@alexwild4350]

"It didn't record ? Lets do it again !" Priceless LOL. Well done - nothing like getting the job done.

[@cesarreyes8150]

Great example for the late new generation of sailors whom usually like every thing ready to go. Bro, you're something else with a lot of mind power and faith to get what you aim for. As I always say:'', we, the old boat lovers are kind of extincting persons''..Now a days, ..Regular people do not understand. Keep it ON James.!!!! God Bless you where ever you are.

[@greencoastdesigns9492]

You da best James !!

[@tedrenard472]

Well done on a real killer of a job. Those of us that have done that before were sitting cheering you on, man. Loads of oil leaked out of mine too, plus I had to separate the gearbox off the back of the engine in mid air because the whole unit wouldn't go through the companionway in one go. Not so easy on a rusted up 75hp Ford. What a beautiful woman to stick with you the whole way through and give a hand to put it on the truck. Here in the UK it's all nail varnish & where's the Merc. Long day, bet you were glad when that one ended. Really like your videos.

[@SailorJames]

oh man what a nightmare that must have been!!!!!!! ugh! such a bummer! I was lucky mine came out so easy! Yeah she is such a trooper! We did a test lift and she was like "no problem" 💪! Thanks for he kind words! I hope your boat is running great these days!

[@bugguy8447]

Good job! You are one hard working dude!

[@andersjakobsen9906]

looking forward to hear the new engine turn over. You are a hardworking man. Thanks for sharing ;-)

[@assifkhan3803]

ive seen most of your latest epsoides now i gone to the start.watching from 1 upwards

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻

[@scottdavidson7183]

Great job, Keep up the good work. can't wait to see the new engine in and running...

[@greencoastdesigns9492]

James you are a Real Animal, just watching this old one, about to go thru same on mine , mad props keep it going Sailor

[@johnmurphy6366]

A labor of love,and a great first mate!!!

[@mikehartmann5187]

Just being a guy black clouds like to follow, if I had to wait a few months before haul out with a bad seacock, I'd jam a plug into the thru hull just so I could sleep at night. I think you're right not to mess with the seacock until haul out, but I'd plug that thruhull anyway. Word of caution - It can be very very expensive to get a sunk boat off the bottom. Nice work on the motor haul. You are definitely on your way.

[@JB-dm3nc]

I've heard of waiting for time and tide for a lot of reasons, but not to move an engine. Great job through out!

[@SailorJames]

HAHA, Right? Yeah It would have been a super bummer to try and get that engine up that ramp at low tide!

[@jackneff179]

You seem pretty handy with tools....what do you do for a living??? You re a man after my own heart...sailboats aree the best. I enjoyed doing the maintenance almost as much as I enjoyed sailing.

[@SailorJames]

For my day job I am an Arthandler (for the last 12+ years). I work at the highest level in the art world, working for museums, large galleries, celebrity clients, massive private collections and the like. Basically if someone has something that is extremely heavy and fragile and worth millions of dollars they call me to come install it or deinstall it and transport it. But in regards to tools, I grew up on farms and have been building stuff since I was very young. I agree with you about the maintenance! It feels sooo good to complete a project, it might be the most relaxing thing I do in my life haha

[@hwally777]

I'm subscribed and enjoying your videos. That is one amazing woman you have there. She did a great job of lifting that engine.

[@ecmunpublished]

Keep up the good work.

[@ericechols5806]

Nice video on the does and don't on removing an engine. I think if you watch this video, you have learned a lesson or 2.....Cheers M8 on getting it going 👍💪🙂

[@paulbalt6680]

The hole the oil was coming out of was the dipstick hole with no dipstick in it. Make a note because it's hard to reach back there and locate it come oil change time :-) Anyway, congrats and keep up the hard work. My manual bilge pump is mounted in the cockpit within reach of the tiller and main sheet. Looks like the same model (Gusher 10). Mounted in the aft section of the port cockpit locker with the handle socket flush with the seating surface. Would be an easy job with the engine out. Would also give you more valuable under galley storage.

[@SailorJames]

Cool, yeah I was looking for a better place to mount it as every boat I have sailed on has it in the cockpit, seemed like a strange place to have it in the cabin, if you are alone you can't see whats happening up top, thanks for the advice!

[@Rodbod16]

Woman! That was a power lift! Well done lady! Seriously good team work from the both of you. ROD UK

[@Xenibalt]

this comment aged like milk

[@pedromarqueslito]

hard job...good job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Every_Day_Adventure]

yep, keep up the hard work.

[@ZebnChico]

Crazy how similar your boat is to my 1962 Tartan 27. I am just up the road from you and I'll be heading south in a couple of weeks. Maybe I'll stop in on the way. Keep up the good and the hard work! It'll pay off!

[@SailorJames]

I LOVE Tartans, I looked at many before I bought my boat. Are you heading to Mexico? We should go for a sail when you pass through if it works out ! I would love to see your boat as well!

[@ZebnChico]

Sailor James, heading down to Ensenada from Redondo at the end of the month. Would for sure dig stopping by and checking out your progress first hand. Is there a way to PM through KZbin

[@ZebnChico]

Sailor James, actually if you are in Wilmington, you are only a few miles away.

[@paulthomas2662]

Awesome job James. I saw your California - Hawaii trip video and always looked out for the next ones. I've started from the beginning now, great stuff. Hope you're having a good trip 👍

[@grovertn867]

Cape Hatteras Light House on your right calf...nice.

[@tomhall3175]

Right on man !!

[@arthur4818]

👍great job !!!

[@murphmurph2124]

Oh geez if this ain't highly commendable

[@simonjames46]

Well done, that didn't look as easy as you made out!

[@SailorJames]

HaHa, yeah I bet if I had been asked during the process I wouldn't have been so quick to say it was easy.

[@softlanding138]

Im biting my nails over this one!

[@lorettaleger1891]

Glad to see you have colourful language

[@SailorJames]

what can I say, I am a sailor hahaha

[@injectortrouble]

Love your video. I’ve been documenting my repair of a runaway 1 cylinder Yanmar diesel. These types of videos have inspired me to make videos about my experience being a boater in Brooklyn NY on my channel. Cheers

[@djdennyromo]

What a bad ass!!

[@lorettaleger1891]

Loved the video. Thank you

[@jerrysloan5225]

May The Force Be With You and count your fingers and toes one more time.

[@SailorJames]

I almost lost 3 fingers on a crane job years ago and I tell you what, that will make you mind your fingers and toes like nothing else!

[@daleskidmore1685]

Jobs a goodun. Just play the vid in reverse to re fit, lol. Yacht engine bays never look the best of places to work You did well all by yourself, guiding and hoisting. Keep on keeping on.

[@SailorJames]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I wish it were so easy! Yeah I am a short dude so it was a stretch to reach but I got her done!

[@aquious953]

Make a good mooring ball anchor if you drop it on a mud bottom.

[@randymorris4716]

Next time to plug a hose you want to reuse have some old bolts around. Stuff them in the end of the hose and clamp on it. It's quick to do and keeps the hose in good shape.

[@SailorJames]

oh man that is brilliant! I will remember that trick in the future for sure! Really great advice, thanks!

[@hodadyou]

Hey man, I need to pull my 2gm 20 and this is extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@SailorJames]

Awesome !!!! That’s why I filmed it and shared it ! Thanks for the comment

[@hodadyou]

@@SailorJames Thanks! Trying to find out what you replaced the 2gm with?

[@sailingdijan9128]

Nice Job, love the boat! I'm sailing and live aboard an older Ericson 35, classic! Started to document my journey with our own channel too! Now just need to stop and upload some videos. Stay tuned! I subscribed, looking forward to your next video! Have fun!

[@Canopus68]

If you have to do anything like that again you might look at the bolts fore and aft and consider your balance points. I'd look for bolts that attach something to the ends of the block. I would not go smaller than 3/8 diameter bolts on an engine like the one your pulling. Pull the bolts out that appear to be in the right place and replace them with eye bolts. Attach a clevis to each eye bolt. Use a short chain with grab hooks to connect the clevises. Use grab hooks so you can shorten or lengthen the chain for better balance. Before I started to lift I would run a bolt through the chain to create a loop. That prevents the engine from shifting unexpectedly. It also adds an extra way to balance the lift. If you had to you could lift the engine vertically instead of horizontally I've lifted and moved both machines and a few boat engines. The last boat engine we had to pull when I was in the Navy was a Gray Marine 671 slant, out of a 40 foot Navy liberty boat. I don't remember, but I think they go some were between 1,500 and 2,000 lbs. The equipment we used as a bit over kill--a 15 ton crane! Good job!

[@SailorJames]

that is a great suggestion and I am sure I will help other people pull their engines in the future and I will for sure remember this suggestion!

[@tartansailor]

It's good to see you are not alone, you started a fairly extensive project and it is nice to have help and support from our better half. I did this same project and I can relate to yours. Take the time to do it right, having engine power is very important. As I often tell my boating friends, "in order to sail down the east coast to the Bahamas, it takes a good engine". What brand and size to you intend to install? Cheers

[@SailorJames]

Yeah its so frustrating sometimes but I never let myself do it the easy way because I want to do things once if possible. Yeah she loves a good project, and she likes the boat too haha

[@SailorJames]

oh the replacement is a Yanmar 2gm20F beautifully rebuilt!

[@damionnichols06]

😊

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Good job' don't you just hate working in boat engine spaces? Reminded me of taking my Volvo out of my Rival 32, pain in the butt, dirty, grazed knuckles...etc. It will be such a transformation when you clean and paint the engine bay and lockers. Look forward to next time. Andy

[@SailorJames]

It seems like I can't touch anything on my boat with out busting a knuckle,,, and if I try and wear gloves I end up dropping everything into the bilge. I am glad my hours being spent in the tight lazarette are done for the moment, I am a small dude so I can't imagine how a taller person could even get in to work on them. Thanks for watching Andy!

[@jonathanbresler6721]

James, you may wish to look over the parts carefully to see what might be worth keeping. Perhaps the water pump (useful), the fuel injection pump (really expensive), the exhaust elbow which can fail suddenly (all the corrosion is on the inside). Other parts?

[@SailorJames]

I kept the old engine all in one piece and gave it to a buddy of mine who can't afford to by a new engine for his boat. he is going to rebuild it and get it in his boat!

[@jonathanbresler6721]

That's a very good use.

[@H_E_N_X]

The oil filter looks like it was last changed in the 70s. lol

[@doppie8495]

I think you must have slept well after that, btw I like your channel

[@SailorJames]

Thanks ! and yes I did sleep very well that night!

[@groundowl3098]

Awesome video friend. You owe your girl a hot oil massage after lifting that into the truck.

[@SailorJames]

yeah she powered that thing up!

[@atholraw5883]

Should seriously consider a chain block. It is so much easier to control on your own. Get one with at least a 3 metre chain. Can do miracles when lifting.

[@SailorJames]

This video is 7 years old

[@spinnaker5514]

Hey James, It's almost like we're insinc with each other. I just pulled my fuel & water tanks. My water tank had 2 inspection/cleaning ports in it however my fuel tank has non. It's an aluminum fuel tank, I believe yours in as well. What are you using for an inspection port? I can't seem to find any aluminum inspection ports. Are you planning on using plastic or are you making your own? Please let me know how your solving your problem because it would sure help me out. Thanks!

[@SailorJames]

So with my fuel tank (which you will see most of this in the next episode) I ended up cutting access ports in the (as you mentioned) Aluminum tank. I first cut one and found there was a baffle inside so i had to cut another one, I ordered aluminum discs on eBay and drilled them out to take bolts. I ordered plates that were 1 inch bigger than my access holes then lined them up on the tank and drilled/tapped the tank to accept the bolts. Then I made a gasket, coated the Stainless Steel bolts with Lanocote (which smells terrible) to prevent galvanic corrosion and used nylon washer between the bolt head and access plate. It was a pretty easy job, easier than I thought as shown in the video coming next week. Feel free to message me with any questions I probably have photos I can sending you of my process.

[@joemiller1737]

your list of thing to do is about like mine in san diego on a catalina 30 78 good luck engine out is my next project

[@SailorJames]

Getting the engine out is dirty but pretty straight forward I found (as long as nothing is frozen with rust) Really tight quarters to get access to the backside of the motor on my boat, I hope yours goes great !

[@timothythomas1626]

When you do something there is no Messing Around. Like That.

[@michaelrandold4656]

Hehe. She got you at the end or did you really have to load the truck twice?!

[@SailorJames]

Oh man for sure she did!

[@SailorJames]

She was just kidding :) we only loaded it once thankfully!

[@derekauret8574]

u are earning the circumnavigation all right

[@zasha83]

is it possible put an expandable rubber plug on the outside of the thru hull and then change out the valve inside?

[@SailorJames]

yeah its possible and I have a few friends who have done it but I am just too nervous about sinking my boat to take the chance, It will be fine until I haul her out for a bottom job at the end of the year.

[@michaelcee8348]

i'm removing same engine from vega 27. hope it goes as well as your removal. thanks for video mucho

[@SailorJames]

I hope it goes great!

[@raymondnoya5653]

I was worried watching this.

[@greencoastdesigns9492]

What’s the music on this one it’s fantastic ??

[@kiwi6444]

How heavy is it?

[@elgato894]

was this a good deal? new motor,your labor,time etc...etc,,,,,can some on xplane to me.....?

[@Hindukushsailing]

I watched yours before I removed my engine. I am selling my Yanmar 1gM10 engine and it only has 150 hours on it and runs great. I am going with the aft kick up outboard on my Triton. If you know anyone looking I posted a video of it running on my channel.

[@dale6349]

You cursed another I've done it twice cursed away

[@timothythomas1626]

Man Brother. You Need a Helper for stuff like this.

[@timothythomas1626]

You Can Make $$ On Parts from this engine. List them u[p on ebay . Also Helps others Keep their Old Motors in Business.,

[@georgemulligan8958]

ANOTHER EBEGGING CHANNEL IMAGINE THAT

[@SailorJames]

just wait till i do an entire episode in a small bikini then you can say i am click bait as well 😂 😂 😂

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

@@SailorJames that's what the onlyfans channel is for 🤣

[@georgemulligan8958]

Unemployable

[@SailorJames]

actually I work 40+ a week at my day job but thanks for the concern