I did this a couple of years ago and found it much easier than anticipated. I was dealing with an early C&C 33 so different configuration. I built a plywood platform to cover the cabin sole so as not to scratch it. I used a chain fall attached to the main halyard to lift and a block and tackle to drag it forward from under the companion way. I tied the halyard to the boom so when the engine was high enough I could swing the boom with the engine over the dock and lowered it into a dock cart. Once you have all the stuff off the A4 is pretty light. Dave. 1975 C&C 33 SLY
Sent from my iPad > On Dec 23, 2019, at 7:06 PM, Ian Matthew via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > 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 > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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