S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

We have achieved very satisfactory results with an A-sail for shorthanded cruising, simply flying it with a tack line off the bow. I found a large D-shackle (generally sold for for mooring bouys, I think), and found I could fit the pin through an extra hole in the stem fitting. I mounted a ratchet b...

I have not replaced an engine. However, my 7.9 has a Yanmar 1GM10 rather than the customary BMW. It is a wonderful inboard. Easy to service, a snap to winterize, reliable and provides excellent performance. I think it's likely to be a more practical replacment option.

I like the bleeding suggestion. Another 1GM10 question: following a routine repair/servicing this week, the mechanic reported "intermittent starting." I have not spoken to him directly, but I think he may be referring what I assumed to be "normal" behavior: for the 6 years or so ...

I have not successfully started my Yanmar by hand, however I did have a situation where my batteries ran down so far the engine wouldn't turn over but there was enough power in the batteries to turn the engine over as long as a 2nd person lifted the decompression lever. Once it's cranking, it will l...

Our 7.9 was has a Yanmar 1GM10 as original equipment (#488, it was built after BMW stopped supplying engines). I cannot speak to the issues involved in replacing the BMW engine with the Yanmar, but I can vouch for the reliability and ease of maintenance of the 1GM10. If you really want an inboard an...