Engine Access Door

[Barbara]

As you know, the engine is not easy to access (except from the front or the top of the back). Has anyone added a second side access panel or made the tiny door bigger in the aft cabin? It seems like there's plenty of room there on the side to make a second door or expand the mini one. If you have done this, do you have pictures or lessons learned? Thanks!
Barbara
#76 Freedom

[ElizabethG]

Hi Barbara,

I'm not sure what enlarging that access door will buy you that you can't reach with the aft cabin engine panel off.

I use that door to open/close the engine raw water through hull, quick check for leaks, etc. and that's about it.

Bill
Atlanta
Elizabeth G
#193

[wolfe10]

Hi Barbara,

I'm not sure what enlarging that access door will buy you that you can't reach with the aft cabin engine panel off.

I use that door to open/close the engine raw water through hull, quick check for leaks, etc. and that's about it.

Bill
Atlanta
Elizabeth G
#193

Same here, plus access the rear port engine mount bolt.

What else are you wanting to access on the port side of the engine that would warrant cabinetry work?