Just wondering if anyone has replaced or reconfigured the heavy engine cover to make checking and changing oil etc easier. It has become quite an
issue for us aging sailors with a little back issue. Thanks in advance
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Neil & Denise
"Neice Sea 2"
Catalina 36 MKII #2167
Charleston SC
You may want to look at what Gary Price did with his engine cover.
https://www.catalina36.org/forum/technical-discussion/engine-access-hatc...
Bob Wilson
S/V Morning Breeze
2003 Catalina 36, Hull 2122
York River Yacht Club
Williamsburg, VA
Neil;
A friend of ours added lead-lined sound proofing material to the inside of his engine box cover never realizing that it added an additional 20 pounds to the overall weight of the cover. Needless to say it was a back-breaker to lift when checking the oil. He put a 10 inch round inspection port into the side and claims its works very well. Probably a small removable hatch cover would work as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Amarine-made-Opening-Portlight-Porthole-Replacement/dp/B00PRUUTCM/ref=sr_1_56_sspa?keywords=10+round+hatch+for+boat&qid=1555981299&s=gateway&sr=8-56-spons&psc=1
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
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