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Hello All,
I have been viewing this site for a while and finally decided to join. I have enjoyed reading and gained much information from all who contribute to this forum. I hope to be able to contribute as well.

A couple of years ago I inherited a Santego 3467, there is a story to this boat but I'll leave that for another time. Long story short, the port engine (Merc Blue Water 454 V Drive) spun a bearing and I need to pull the engine. The way it sits in there it's not obvious how it comes out seeing how you can't get directly get over the engine, limited vertical distance and box construction of the stringers. If any one has any ideas or have actually done this I would greatly appreciate any input.

Thanks and sorry for a long first post.
Regards,
David
 
David....welcome to the forum. I have an'89 Santego 3467 which I have been working on for 2 years now. I have not yet had the pleasure of removing an engine (although the handwriting is on the wall with 1300 hrs plus on both engines), from what I have observed in my restoring this current project boat, once you disconnect the engine from the transmission, you should be able to swing the engine towards the stern to haul it out. If anyone knows otherwise, I would be very interested in hearing the answer to your question as well.
 
David, I have absolutely no knowledge or words of wisdom to impart. So, I guess a heart felt "welcome to the forum" will have to suffice. :)

Bob
 
Hi David and welcome, I am a newbie also so I hope to learn lots from all the others here.

Now I asked that same question before I purchased my current Carver, because I had to have the engines on my previous Carver hauled out a few times....it is a Santego 2767.

The mechanic I asked answered with some hesitancy, but quite assured in his answer.

The engine must be striped right down to the block and then using a fork lift, raise the engine up with chain and then sit it on a couple of 2x4's, then put the forks under it and pull it out through the side window. Simple !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Either that or remove the flybridge and lift it straight up.

Opps, when proof reading my answer to your question I noticed you were referring to a Santego with engines under the cockpit....They are very simple to remove. Chains and a forklift out and over the stern.

Enjoy
 
If you remove the flybridge you will still be left with the deck, the roof of the salon is the deck of the bridge. In other words the sides come off as a whole on the bridge but the deck is left in place.

On the aft cabin boats they take the motor apart as much as possible and either bring it through a window or out the aft doors with the frame removed.
 
On a 3467 Santego, V drives are used-the engines are accessed from the cockpit-not the salon. Removing the cockpit hatches and aluminum supports allows excellent access for engine work. My 3467 Carver is the 3rd Carver I have owned and I have really appreciated the thought that engineers put into future servicing of their boats. I can't say the same thing about other manufacturers who shall remain nameless. (Searay)........oops...my bad.
 
Thanks to all for welcoming me to this forum and thanks for the comments.

A little more on my “Situation”

I will be attempting this at my dock.
I realize that most everything between the transom and the front of the engine will be removed, generator, engine exhaust components etc.
Will be removing some engine components, heat-exchanger, distributor, carb, raw water pump and alternator and perhaps a few other things.
Plan on leaving exhaust manifolds and transmission attached to engine.
My thought is to design and fabricate a small gantry (swing-set) that will allow the engine/trans to be lifted then traverse from it's mounted position to a position center of the hatch opening where it can be lifted out and onto my dock.

Well anyway... that's the plan as it stands right now. I also plan on documenting the entire “experience” for future reference. This will probably be a lengthy process as the weather has turned cooler. If anyone thinks of anything or comes across something that may help please let me know.

Thanks again,
David
 
At the dock? If I was a neighbor I would pulling up a chair and cracking a beer for the show. It could get interesting. Good Luck.
Jim
 
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Originally posted by 32carv

At the dock? If I was a neighbor I would pulling up a chair and cracking a beer for the show. It could get interesting. Good Luck.
Jim

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Well.... if you were my neighbor, I would have you a chair and plenty of beer. I'm sure it will quite interesting[:-banghead]

Thanks, I'll need all the luck that I can get, hopefully it won't be all bad,

Regards,
David
 
Take pictures, especially the rigging.
Jim
 
Are you sure you want to leave the tranny and manifolds still attached? Removing those items will reduce the weight significantly as well as the engine footprint.
 
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