Ian,
I've had my A-4 out and back in twice since I bought the boat. In my
experience you're on the right track, some timber under the engine to
slide it forward under the companionway. My only addition was a chain
fall hung from a 4x4 over the companionway to take most of the weight
and to pull it forward. I'm not sure of the 29-1's layout, but I'd
suspect you could do something like that.
Once the engine was into the cabin, I had it lifted in/out by a yard
crane once, and I did it myself the other time. When I did it myself I
used the boom as a crane, with the main halyard to lift the aft end of
the boom. Actually used my main sheet as the block and tackle to hoist
the engine, swung the boom over the side and lowered it to the ground.
It worked ok but reinstalling I used the chainfall, was more secure than
the sheet. And I got some sarcastic remark about hoping my insurance
was paid up from the yard manager when he saw it....
Neil Gallagher
Weatherly, 35-1
Glen Cove, NY
On 12/23/2019 10:06 PM, Ian Matthew via CnC-List wrote:
Hi,
After years of abuse and keeping it on life support, my A4 finally
decided enough is enough. So now I need to remove it and put a
replacement back in. My budget didn't allow for going to a diesel but
I have a rebuilt A4 coming from a person who rebuilds these as a
hobby. He has a very good reputation for the quality of work.
I have been persuaded by two sailing buddies (both of who race Cal
40's) that this isn't too difficult a job and they will help me do the
replacement. I am looking for any tips and gotcha's that this
venerable group can provide me before I get started.
One major issue I can see is how to lift the engine off the mounts
when the engine is under the cockpit. My engine builder who has done
this a few times (but can't any more due to his age) suggested I slide
a 6x4 under the engine then use a 2x4 as a pivot and raise the engine
by having someone stand on the 6X4. Then once free of the mounts,
gently slide it back into the saloon and lift it out through the
companionway. Has anyone tried this?
I have lots of able-bodied helpers to help me so manpower won't be a
problem.
I am going to do all this at the dock, so no crane to help with the
lift. And while the engine is out, I'll remove the fuel tank and
clean it out. I'm sure there's crud at the bottom.
I'll document the experience for the benefit of others and share it
once it's done.
--
Ian Matthew
"Siento el Viento" C&C 29-1
San Francisco Bay
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