How to remove a YANMAR 2GM [Ep 139]
April 29, 2021 · 20 min · 6K views · Kailisar Creek
What this video covers
The crew of a sailboat anchored in a current-swept creek struggles with a dragging stern anchor, which eventually fouls the propeller shaft.0:52 After clearing the line, they identify a Bruce anchor as the primary cause of their holding issues, noting that a Mantus anchor performs significantly better in their current conditions.2:35 While awaiting engine parts, the crew navigates a dinghy through shallow mangrove channels and coordinates with a nearby catamaran to prevent potential collisions should their stern anchor slip again.8:37
Upon receiving a shipment of engine components—including a new piston, rings, bearings, and gaskets—via general delivery at a post office, the crew prepares to remove their 13-horsepower Yanmar 2GM engine.11:47 They construct cribbing from two-by-six lumber to support the engine during extraction.12:49 Using manual lifting techniques, they successfully hoist the engine from its mounts and clear the transmission.16:53 Inspection of the removed engine reveals a cracked piston and damaged cylinder sleeve.19:30
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