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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-09-2015, 10:40

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Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

Oops, forgot an important thing, sometimes if thru-hulls get capped off they may be covered and/or forgotten. Be sure nothing heavy like a battery is free to fall against the capped thru-hull and...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-09-2015, 08:54

Replies: 73

Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

Views: 7,784

Posted By Don C L

Re: Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

Capping them off with bronze caps is fine. I removed my head and capped mine off for removal at some later haulout.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-09-2015, 09:09

Replies: 73

Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

I would NOT recommend putting your fuel tank in there! Water and lead in the form of batteries. Bilgekote is a good paint choice. Do you have a separate sealed hatch or lazarette for fuel tanks?

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

28-09-2015, 11:16

Replies: 73

Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Advice on what to do with my empty engine bay.

I have an outboard on a pretty good custom made hoisting mount and if you can make it work for you it is a reasonable way to go. I'd cap the thru-hulls and prop shaft, or leave it in and just remove...

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