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Engine removal with the boom?

  • August 24, 2012 8:23 AM
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    Message # 1055364
    Anonymous

    Hello all!

    I need to remove the MD11C in my W32. I would like to do the removal and install using the boom while the boat is in the water. Does anyone have some pictures or pointers on doing this? My "new" engine is a Yanmar 3JH3E.

    Thanks,

    James

    W32 #359 Nellie Jo
  • August 24, 2012 2:00 PM
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    Reply # 1055571 on 1055364
    Anonymous
    James, 

    Please see this post for some photos of it.  Sorry for the extra clutter on the page but I'm sure you'll get the picture: 

    Make sure that the boom is solidly on the boomkin and lash it in place (to hold it down) then take your main halyard and attack it to the boom at the point you'll be attaching the chain hoist.  Tension the main halyard so that extra support is provided for the boom at the point the weight will be put on it. 

    To attach the hoist put several wraps around the boom at the main halyard point.  Attack the chain hoist to the wraps and at that point you're pretty much all set.  In the photos above the wraps around the boom were pretty crappy because they were just wraps with a bowline connecting both ends.  However, since those photos were taken I've done it again and I used a Portuguese bowline to make the boom wraps.  A far superior design as it distributes the weight. 

    Hope this helps and good luck! 

    Tate
  • August 24, 2012 4:46 PM
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    Reply # 1055633 on 1055364
    Anonymous

    Tate,

    Thanks for the info. I will also be swinging the motor out and onto the dock. It might be a month or two but I am trying to get this figured out before I have to actually do it. I briefly looked at the link. I'll be spending some more time on your site!

    Anyone else have any pictures or comments?
  • August 25, 2012 2:05 PM
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    Reply # 1056514 on 1055364
    Anonymous
    When you (eventually) swing the engine out to the dock with your boom, just think about the stress on your gooseneck and topping lift/fittings.  Check the topping lift fitting at the masthead.  I would also add the support of a spare halyard (=maybe even two of them) to your boom end during your swing-out.

    Our W32 has the 3JH4E we are quite pleased with it.
  • August 31, 2012 11:30 AM
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    Anonymous member
    I have pictures and a procedure for getting an engine up onto the boat, and in and out of the engine room using the mainboom.  Since I have not figured out how to post pictures with this new forum, send me an email and I will send the pictures.  btaplin@westsail.com
  • September 04, 2012 4:24 PM
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    Reply # 1064516 on 1055364
    Anonymous

    Thanks Bud,

    I just sent an email to you. Plus I need to order the boomkin tangs and a bobstay from you.

    Thank again,

    James

    Last modified: September 04, 2012 4:25 PM | Anonymous