461 wheel housing
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Forum Name: 461 / 470
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Topic: 461 wheel housing
Posted By: MADaM
Subject: 461 wheel housing
Date Posted: 30 November 2022 at 07:34
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Hi all, So it is that time of the year and my MADaM is up on the hard at Sweden Yachts for a looong list of «todo’s» A couple of questions, 1.after removing the lock nut on the steering wheel, what is the secret to remove? 2. on the 461 there is a «removable» housing over the steering on each side. Mine has been fastened with a very liberal amount of sikaflex… any hints on how to get this off? If there are any links on this subject feel free to fwd.
/M ------------- Northern based, South bound! Hanse 461 |
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Posted By: MADaM
Date Posted: 14 December 2022 at 08:45
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The wheels came off with a puller. Looks like they had not been off for a while. So onto the housing... I feel if I try and force this anymore I will destroy it. Suggestions anyone? Has anyone had to replace these covers? 
------------- Northern based, South bound! Hanse 461 |
Posted By: Arcadia
Date Posted: 14 December 2022 at 16:41
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You might try a length of very thin steel wire. One foot long with a wooden “handle” on each end. You could then slice across the top seam on each side and work your way down the sides. Once you cut most thru, you may be able to pry it off without damage. ------------- Leon / ARCADIA 2018 Hanse 588 Sag Harbor, NY |
Posted By: Ggerrit
Date Posted: 14 December 2022 at 17:24
 I alway use one of these... original for cheese, but do their job perfect!------------- H400 2008 2 cabin |
Posted By: MADaM
Date Posted: 14 December 2022 at 18:47
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Thx, will give it a try and report back! ------------- Northern based, South bound! Hanse 461 |
Posted By: MADaM
Date Posted: 04 January 2023 at 20:37
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Tried it... did not work. I could not get around the first corner... the designer of this abomination should be sent to hell with a 1000 of these to disassemble. any damage, you have to start again! ------------- Northern based, South bound! Hanse 461 |
Posted By: MADaM
Date Posted: 22 February 2023 at 10:20
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FYI I finally got both off. I spoke to another owner who suggested a VERY thin knife. 2 knives broken but got them, off with very little damage. I serviced the steering and replaced with much less sikaflex! ------------- Northern based, South bound! Hanse 461 |