EPA on New Engines- repowering

[Tender Spirit]

I am replacing our old (1987) Yanmar. We would like to replace it with a Beta engine, without the turbo charge. It is not EPA compliant. What does that mean? Will I be able to go cruising with this new engine internationally? We live in and cruise in remote areas (Alaska mostly) without mechanics that have the specialized equipment to service the electronics on the new Yanmars. How can we be compliant, yet live in places where we have to do our own repairs?

[rslifkin]

Generally when repowering an older boat you don't need to meet the latest EPA specs. The engine just needs to at least meet the specs relevant for when the boat was built.

[Avionics_Joe]

Food for thought.
Look at the fuel burn rate for the new Yanmar and the Beta. Multiply by the # years you expect to cruse and see how much $ you might save in fuel costs over the life of the motor.