engine room roof

Hi Mark,

For the anti-syphon you have to take a look at the 341 and 371 items. There are many members with this problem and they all solved it with a Vetus Syphon.

Good luck and keep him dry!

Frank

Mark,

I didn't need to remove the roof to get at the filter or coolant tank.  My seawater filter was just low enough to get the basket out.  A friend's wasn't.  We simply lowered his filter by about an inch.  Its just screwed on to the side bulkhead.  Just remove the screws and screw on a little lower.  Then you'll be able to reach up, unscrew the cap and remove the strainer basket.

As for the coolant tank I was able to top it up and check it easily from the starboard side hatch.

I did take the roof off once but that was a once off when I took the entire engine compartment apart to apply 2" sound insulation from Halyard Marine.

The best insulation is the stuff from Halyard Marine.  2 inch thick with an artificial lead barrier layer.  When I'm back in London I will try and dig out the invoice but I remember I bought a box of four sheets each about 100x60cm.  That worked out perfectly (with just a tiny bit left over).  We took the entire engine box apart and was able to fit the stuff to every surface - even the curved hatch behind.  We used a can of spray glue to stick it on.  The box of insulation was about £125 RRP but I got it for £100 at the Southampton boat show.  It was easily the best 100 quid I ever spent on the boat.  The difference was amazing.  With the insulation in place the helmsman can have an ordinary conversation without raising his voice with someone down below while motoring at cruising speed. 

Give Halyard Marine a call and ask about the box of 4 sheets - 2inch thick - seal white coating.  Their website is www.halyard.eu.com - phone: 01722 710922