Access to engine/saildrive seacock

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   Hi

I am proud new owner of a 301/2002 and have just spent a couple of days getting to know her as much as possible - basically finding out where everything fits.

I eventually found the inlet seacock on the MD2010 (at the saildrive), but as I am sure you all know it is challenging to get to.

I have worked out how to lie on the floor and get to it "under" the engine. Not ideal, but possible and maybe one day i'll fit a fabricated contraption to lever it from a safe distance.

My question is concerned with the "what if" scenario. 

How the hell can you get a bung in there if something goes wrong ?

Am I missing something really obvious ?

Thanks

Graeme

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graeme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: South Coast,UK Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote graeme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Access to engine/saildrive seacock Posted: 22 June 2011 at 01:25
	Hi I am proud new owner of a 301/2002 and have just spent a couple of days getting to know her as much as possible - basically finding out where everything fits. I eventually found the inlet seacock on the MD2010 (at the saildrive), but as I am sure you all know it is challenging to get to. I have worked out how to lie on the floor and get to it "under" the engine. Not ideal, but possible and maybe one day i'll fit a fabricated contraption to lever it from a safe distance. My question is concerned with the "what if" scenario. How the hell can you get a bung in there if something goes wrong ? Am I missing something really obvious ? Thanks Graeme
	Hanse 301 - Deep Fin - MD2010 - MS25S - 2001

Mark Slocombe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 06 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Slocombe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 June 2011 at 12:13
	We replaced ours with a new hole / seacock that is easily accessible, under the aft cabin.
	Cheers, Mark Slocombe, New Rose, Noss on Dart

graeme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: South Coast,UK Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote graeme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 June 2011 at 15:14
	Mark That sounds like a great idea, allowing me to access from under the aft bunk I assume. New hole/seacock, re-route pipes and block original - sounds logical. I also assume that this was for all the same reasons as I am concerned about. Was this a big job, ie expensive and/or specialist ? Graeme
	Hanse 301 - Deep Fin - MD2010 - MS25S - 2001

Mark Slocombe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 06 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Slocombe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 June 2011 at 15:25
	Also done because the inlet holes on the saildrive are tiny and very prone to barnacles / growth clogging them, hence overheating. Can't recall cost, but of course boat has to be out of water, mine was done by Stephenson Marine at Noss Marina, Dartmouth. I don't think they considered it a huge job.
	Cheers, Mark Slocombe, New Rose, Noss on Dart

graeme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: South Coast,UK Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote graeme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 June 2011 at 18:13
	Great idea - thanks Will post update for others if I discover an alternative fix - but I will seriously consider this for the next lift. Graeme
	Hanse 301 - Deep Fin - MD2010 - MS25S - 2001

graeme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: South Coast,UK Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote graeme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 August 2011 at 12:45
	Thinking further, I think I am averse to putting a new hole in the hull. Just makes me very nervous. Has anyone created an inspection/access panel for the right hand side of the engine (looking at it towards the stern) ? I was thinking about a panel from the heads Graeme
	Hanse 301 - Deep Fin - MD2010 - MS25S - 2001

graeme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: South Coast,UK Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote graeme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 June 2012 at 13:28
	I have still not worked out a solution to open/closing the raw inlet seacock with ease. I currently have to lie almost face down on the cabin floor and reach an arm (at full stretch) under the engine sump to get to the sea cock. Once I have a hold of t, it is still awkward to close/open - especially open. What do others do ? Am I missing something really obvious that will make me look stoopid ? Graeme
	Hanse 301 - Deep Fin - MD2010 - MS25S - 2001

Naddura Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commander Joined: 08 March 2004 Status: Offline Points: 93	Post Options Post Reply Quote Naddura Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 June 2012 at 11:25
	Hi, Take the front off the engine compartment---only a few minutes with a small electric screwdriver. Usually only necessary when changing the impeller in the water pump. All the best, and enjoy this glorious summer, Richard

graeme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: South Coast,UK Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote graeme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 June 2012 at 11:36
	Richard Hopefully you are enjoying the great summer too - at least the topsides are getting a good fresh water wash and anything that is loose or flapping at all is being tested thoroughly with the summer breeze. Not sure if taking off the front works for me. Access would not be much better - so maybe we have slightly different setups. For instance, I can change the impeller with just the steps removed - no screwdrivers required. I only need to removed the top of the engine "box" when I do a service. What does work for me is removing the GRP back panel in the aft bunk/cabin. Not just the inspection panel for checking the gearbox oil - but the full thing. With this off, access is easy. It's just that I do not want to take this on/off every trip. Sounds like Hanse 301 owners just leave the seacock open for day-to-day use - with access only required on "big" or "bad" days. Thanks Graeme
	Hanse 301 - Deep Fin - MD2010 - MS25S - 2001

holby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 18 February 2006 Location: Isle of Man Status: Offline Points: 2287	Post Options Post Reply Quote holby Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 June 2012 at 15:34
	Graeme, My saildrive seacock is, in fact very easy to get to. All I have to do is to take the inspection cover of the rear of the engine compartment, it is a curved cover and it is sitting just there on the top of the sail drive. Easy and simple to get to, I have tied a wooden bung of theright size to it, as I have done to all my seacocks, therefore i have the correct size plug to hand at the seacock. I check my sea cocks regulary and have not had to change any yet due to any Galvanic action. There are, I presume more expert Hanse owners, judging from their post contents on this subject than I.
	Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)



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