Posted by mike_c_f35ck (mike_c_f35ck@…>)
Hi Jody,
Is your motive to look for an other sailboat really that you want
better engine access?? Why not go for a fishing platform with an
outboard engine. Excellent access!
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, jody kaplan
<jk_cygnus@y…> wrote:
Hi all , considering a 28 cat ketch . Currently have a CD 30
Ketch , but would like to get better engine access . Feedback
appreciated. Take Care Jody (Jk_Cygnus)
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Posted by jody kaplan (jk_cygnus@…>)
Hi Mike , In the last 3 years I’ve spent approx. 3500 Dollars on installing parts at about 200 value . I simply cannot reach half the engine. An example I removed the manifold , but than found myself not being able to reach right to align it to go back. Its tight , Im also close to 6 ’ 1 and 280 which doesn’t help the fit. Take Care Jodymike_c_f35ck <mike_c_f35ck@…> wrote:
Hi Jody,Is your motive to look for an other sailboat really that you want better engine access?? Why not go for a fishing platform with an outboard engine. Excellent access!— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, jody kaplan <jk_cygnus@y…> wrote:> Hi all , considering a 28 cat ketch . Currently have a CD 30 Ketch , but would like to get better engine access . Feedback appreciated. Take Care Jody (Jk_Cygnus)> > > > > > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com
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Posted by John Chille (squeaks47@…>)
Jody:
As most do-it-yourself boat owners and professional service people are likely to agree on is “serviceability”, or lack of it! The nature of small boats (under, say, 50-feet) is to cram 10 pounds of “stuff” into a 5-pound bag. I have given long thought as to stowing “stuff” not more than two layers deep. But that is somewhat after the fact. If a boat (or anything) isn’t designed with serviceability in mind, then you are where you (and many) are; cutting access ports through bulkheads and hull liners or worse, cutting out imbedded tanks under v-berths or cabin soles!
It’s an extra eye required when looking for “your perfect ship”. I recall racing aboard a 28 or 30 foot (Tartan maybe, sorry I lost total recall) that, when the dining table “box” was removed, the entire engine was completely exposed. I was impressed. But I’m sure there are some negatives also with that placement (shaft length, engine noise?), so my point is that every boat has some kind of compromise and may require special (read expensive) care. I have yet to see (or afford) the exception.
Smooth sailing (and less motoring? :-).
John Chille
Sloop Babe
Twin-keel Westerly 23
Alameda, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: jody kaplan
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Buy a new sailboat to get better engine access???
Hi Mike , In the last 3 years I’ve spent approx. 3500 Dollars on installing parts at about 200 value . I simply cannot reach half the engine. An example I removed the manifold , but than found myself not being able to reach right to align it to go back. Its tight , Im also close to 6 ’ 1 and 280 which doesn’t help the fit. Take Care Jodymike_c_f35ck <mike_c_f35ck@…> wrote: Hi Jody,Is your motive to look for an other sailboat really that you want better engine access?? Why not go for a fishing platform with an outboard engine. Excellent access!— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, jody kaplan <jk_cygnus@y…> wrote:> Hi all , considering a 28 cat ketch . Currently have a CD 30 Ketch , but would like to get better engine access . Feedback appreciated. Take Care Jody (Jk_Cygnus)> > > > > > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com
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