Is it possible to remove or back off the engine while the boat is in the water?
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I've had the gear boxes out of our boat a couple of times. Although I ended up doing the procedure on the hard stand I was going to do it in the water last time when our insurers stepped in and insisted on a haul out.
Regardless the procedure is to uncouple the shaft and slide it back. The prop will rest on the rudder and prevent ithe shaft sliding entirely out.
The gear box can be manouvured back from the engine however you will need to support the rear of the engine as the rear engine mounts attach to the box . It's not a job to be rushed but very doable if you take care.
Regards, Ian B)
Ian & Emma
MV "LaPaloma"
1990 4588
Bay of Islands
New Zealand
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