housing the engine in the back locker - Jeanneau Tonic 23

[obibiz]

Hi everyone, my name is Fabrizio and i own a 1988 Jeanneau Tonic 23, named Baciocca, which i bought few months ago.
First of all, apologize for my bad english, i' ll try the best.

As you know, the boat has a locker ( i can't find a better translation ) in the right back, which can lodge an outboard engine.
Mine is closed at the bottom, as if the keel has no opening at all.

I'm now hauling ( ? ) the boat to make maintenance and i wish to open that part of the keel and lodge the engine there.

I would like to ask you if anyone has the original project design of the boat where is reported how to open that part, or at least if anyone can explain how to do it safely without compromising the keel.

Thank you in advance for your answer

[MalcolmP]

Hi Fabrizio. Congratulations on purchasing your Tonic. A great introduction to Jeanneau sailboats.

This article should help you. www.jeanneau-owners.com/hintsandtips/Tonicoutboardmodifications.html

If required I should be able to put you in touch with the authors.

Please keep the group informed of your progress and please take lots of photos.

kind regards

Malcolm

[obibiz]

Thank you Malcom, that's exactly what i want to do, and i actually have a 9.9 Honda as in the link you shared.. if you could put me in touch with the authors would be great