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Engine replacement for 4207

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  1. riverat, Apr 28, 2015
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    riverat

    riverat New Member

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    I need to replace my starboard engine. Not sure where to start. Should I rebuild the current one. Replace it, and if so, how do I get it out? Do I need to cut a hole in the side of the boat, remove the gas tank and take it out that way???? Does anyone have any experience with engine (gas) replacements in 1986 4207 ? I'm in the Richmond/Tidewater area of Virginia and will need a reputable company to do the work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
    Thanks
    Bob
  2. NYCAP123, Apr 28, 2015
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    Borg Warner for the rebuild: http://www.borgwarner.com/en/default.aspx
    As for a yard to do the work I'd recommend AYB Atlantic Yacht Basin down in Great Bridge.

    Not positive, but I believe with that boat the motor will come up through the sole and out the door.
  3. riverat, Apr 29, 2015
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    Good info.. thanks. I've also heard good things about AYB.
  4. NYCAP123, Apr 29, 2015
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    Just keep on top of the work. Someone was complaining about them on another site just this week, and I had mixed results with them about a year ago. The problem we both faced seem to be work not getting done, not a problem with the quality of the work.
  5. revluc, Apr 29, 2015
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    On a 4207 it might be easiest to get the engine(s) out through the salon window(s), that is what we did when repowering our Tollycraft to diesels.