[C38] engine access. removable floor of sail locker

[D. R. Strong]

Ken: Tom is correct. I cannot imagine living with one of our 20 odd 
year-old ladies without a removable floor in the sail locker.
regards, Don

Tom T. wrote:
> Hello Ken,
>  
> If you make the now famous sail locker modification, you will have 
> access to the engine compartment large enough for you to climb in 
> behind the transmission to work.
>  
> The procedure involves cutting the floor out of the sail locker and 
> adding an aluminum lip around and under the perimeter of the cut so 
> the floor can be reinserted.  With this new "false floor" removed,  
> you will have ample access to your engine compartment from behind the 
> engine. 
>  
> Tom Troncalli
> Renata #95, St. Pete Fla
>  
>  
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Kenneth M. Sutto <mailto:kmspacific at hotmail.com>
>     *To: *Catalina 38 Listserve <mailto:listserve at catalina38.org>
>     *Sent:* 11/4/2007 8:10:09 PM
>     *Subject:* Re: [C38] engine access. try door frame removal
>
>            I am trying to get to the shift linkage on the engine to
>     adjust the angle of the cable. When I shift into forward the
>     control handle at the helm does not engage very easy and sometimes
>     slips out. There is a plate on the engine block that holds the
>     linkage but I can barely reach it to remove the bolts on the
>     block. I looked at  removing the Teak but the area is too far aft
>     and to the right of the engine to get access from the forward end
>     of the engine. It is also down very low in that area.
>           Ken
>
>
>         ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>         Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 09:09:22 -0800
>         From: drstrong at ucdavis.edu
>         To: listserve at catalina38.org
>         Subject: Re: [C38] engine access. try door frame removal
>
>         Ken: First, try removing the teak frame that holds the access
>         door in front of the Engine. This gives several more inches
>         all around.
>         Don
>
>         Kenneth M. Sutto wrote:
>
>               Hello all, thank you for the "performance' and "prop
>             walk" information.
>               I have another situation on my 1983  #253 Catalina.  I
>             need to get more access to the starboard side engine
>             compartment. Next to the quarterberth is a small access
>             opening which I can not get in to. I am pretty big in the
>             shoulders and chest, (naturally a flat stomach!!!) and I
>             am left handed. This makes it almost impossible to get
>             access to the engine for me.
>              How much of the side hole can I safetly cut out without
>             any loss to the strength of the shell.
>              Also what is the best way to cut the fiberglass out. I
>             was planning tape the cut area, then mark the cut line on
>             the tape and cut with a jigsaw. Then I have to figure out
>             a new access panel.
>              Any input, thanks.
>              Ken Sutto
>                     Sundancer  #253
>
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