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Post by jdl01 on Sept 17, 2014 3:14:55 GMT
There are two semi-circular panels on the underside of the hull surrounding the sail drive unit. They appear to be removable for cleaning and service but I have been unable to find any description of what attachment system is used. How do I get them off without accidently breaking something? Any advice out there? Jim
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Post by JEF on Sept 18, 2014 17:32:58 GMT
Hi
Never removed the covers... just cleaned out best I could and sprayed the area with anti foul.
Will try to find out further information....
regards Jim
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Post by jdl01 on Sept 20, 2014 17:55:58 GMT
Thanks Jim,
My issue is that our marina is plagued with mussels and this cavity seems to be a perfect breeding ground from which the wee beggars migrate south to my raw water intake on the leg.
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Post by Anwen (Deep Joy) on Sept 23, 2014 19:33:43 GMT
If someone finds an answer to this, please post, as I have exactly the same issue. You don't really want mussels propagating right next to or on your saildrive gaiter - mussels have sharp edges...
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Post by JEF on Sept 24, 2014 10:15:28 GMT
Hi
I have asked my respected dealer After Sales contact and he stated the saildrive leg civets are probably just stuck in place by the factory with a Mastic substance.
In which case they will need to be very gently eased off cutting away the mastic as you pull the panel away until free.
I will advise on any further information, hope this helps.
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Post by Spritz on Sept 25, 2014 0:00:06 GMT
When i heAD my boat out of water for manteinance these two parts went out.
the Jeanneau dealer Just cleaned and re-sealed them.
No no problem are not structurals.
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Post by rapide on Oct 2, 2014 18:05:34 GMT
Do these panels cover the indentation where the saildrive attached to the hull? We've never had these on our 379. Anyone ever taken photos? We had a deceased crab there when we last had the boat quick hauled.
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Post by jdl01 on Oct 7, 2014 0:30:14 GMT
Bad news and less bad news -- according to jeanneau client services, the panels are secured with 3M - 5200, meaning that you are liable to break them in the process of trying to remove them. The less bad news is that a replacement pair cost approx. $150 plus shipping and the part number is #122314.
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Post by jdl01 on Apr 15, 2015 23:32:42 GMT
Bad news and less bad news -- according to jeanneau client services, the panels are secured with 3M - 5200, meaning that you are liable to break them in the process of trying to remove them. The less bad news is that a replacement pair cost approx. $150 plus shipping and the part number is #122314. We finally got the boat on the dry and pulled the surround for the sail drive - it was held in place by a 1" wide band of 5200 which I did finally cut through with a long shaft, sharp chisel and mallet, chipping the gelcoat on the drop out piece but not cracking the fiberglass. The well was fully packed with mussels and a brown goo I don't want to consider. The replacement piece is a single fiberglass disc with a cast in oval in the centre. To install it, you must put in a cut from the oval to the trailing perimeter edge to be able to install as the knuckle leading to the prop drive is too big for the oval hole. Having antifouled the entire saildrive cavity, I re affixed the new circular plate with 7 pan head machine screws and sycaflex sealant. I would not try to countersink flathead screws as I think it would weaken the replacement surround to the point that it would break when trying to remove it. While judicious removal will allow for reuse of the old surround, I would always have a spare in hand if anything goes wrong. It is not an expensive replacement to keep in your locker. Good luck. I |
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