I replace my el. panel with big one (1' x 1') with a long (about 1')
harness on a back, so when I remove it and place aside , I have good
access to portside (filters, alternator, starter )of motor (YSM-8). It
is ,really, very practical.
Jakov
On 09/02/2012 7:30 AM, owen_schneider wrote:
> Yes, a Canadian boat affliction. My boat was the same. A prior owner put a
6" inspection port in there to allow for dipstick access... but it is still a
PITA. The idea is good, my cover even has sound insulation, and all shapes and
sizes are available... all you need is a jigsaw and drive and a watchful eye for
hoses and wires.
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> --- In tanzer@yahoogroups.com, "Jim MacKrell"<Jimac@...> wrote:
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>> The top step on the Tanzer-built T25 does indeed pull out (with a little
>> effort). The limiting factor was the fact that the builder drilled through
>> the glass AND the plywood step/cover to run power from the fuse panel to
>> running lights, cabin lights etc., and a small molding was jamming against
>> the bulkhead. I pulled all that out and re-routed it so that it can co-exist
>> with the step. I can access the valve cover and injector quite easily now.
>> The dipstick is still a horrible PITA.
>> Jim
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>> T25 #16 Moonshadow
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