New SO37 owner questions

[jennso37]

Good morning,

Just bought a two cabin, 2002 SO 37 and had a couple of questions if the group would not mind :

1) Is it 'normal to have to remove the water pump to change the impeller? It only took a couple of minutes but I didn't know if others had another way (be great if the impeller cover faced forwards, but it doesn't)

2) I sheared the head on one of the impeller cover screws. They seem like soft brass to me so I can drill that one out and then retap the thread to clean it up. Does anyone have a recommendation for better screws other than :
- speedseal
- coating the threads with Lanacoat or never seize
both of which I am contemplating

3) There is a large storage compartment in the shower area - anyone know what it was designed for?

4) Anyone have an owners manual in either pdf form or paper copy (be happy to pay for replication and postage costs)

5) I see access to the port side of the engine is limited - not sure I can change the oil filter without removing the alternator first (again an OK activity and likely <5 minutes), but has anyone put a hatch in the bulkhead to access from the head ?

6) My instrumentation is dated - at the helm I have an ST60 Wind, an ST60 Multi and an ST60 TriData. I would like to get a chartplotter, radar and autopilot in there. Can you still get replacement panel from Goiot ? Or should I plan on having this one reskinned to fill in all the holes if I have to change out my units? I could probably put a Raymarine autopilot control unit where the Multi or Tri Data is and use that space for an autopilot control, but then I am somewhat space restricted as to what chartplotter I can get in the remaining space. Ideas anyone?

7) I was planning on doing a little battery rewiring and putting the engine starting battery in the space behind the engine and squeezing a bigger house bank into the space underneath the bunk where the two current batteries are - has anyone done this already and worked out the maximum amount of battery that can be squeezed into that space ?

8) Has anyone successfully added a dodger and/or bimini to the boat ? Care to share details ?

9) Refrigeration - is the OEM unit just a fridge or a freezer too ? How efficient is it ? Anything notable I should be cognizant of?

Thanks in advance 

[hoppy]

3) Same as in the SO40, for a holding tank

4) see anciensbateaux.jeanneau.fr/2007/?r=yacht&p=boat&n=90&nl=2

[davideso37]

Ours is a 2006 model, launched Nov 2005.

1)The water impeller faces the cabin. I happened to change my impeller yesterday. They have a service life or 1000 hours and I recommend changing at least once a year irrespective of use.
While on the motor check all the hose clamps. I found one broken yesterday.
3)The compartment is a wet locker but you can use it for anything you wish. We keep the dry linen in there.
4) I have an PDF of the owners manual for my version.
6) At the helm I have ST 60 wind, Autopilot, ST60 Tridata. I think ST60 Multi could be retired and the space used for the autohelm. My chartplotter is a C95 downstairs with the seatalk data taken in through the seatalk converter kit. All very simple. You could do the same at the helm but there does not seem to be enough area. I have a small stand alone chartplotter on the console just for confirming our position at night. I also run SOB on a PC and have the Navionics app on the mobile phone so no shortage of devices but not as nice as a dedicated integrated chartplotter at the helm.
7) You will get lots of opinions on batteries on these pages. We had an engine battery an two house banks. There was space for a fourth battery on the port side of the third battery which can only be accessed by taking out the other two batteries. It is a pretty easy task and only every four years so I am happy with the arrangement. Mine are calcium grid dual cycle and since we put all the cabin lights over to LED's we never run out of power overnight. You will probably need the three house bank batteries if you intend to use the autopilot for extended periods.
8)Lots of successful dodgers and Biminis around. There are some new fabrics around so you might check our some new yachts for ideas and suppliers. Biggest issue for us is the split backstays come through the bimimi and let in the rain. You need a bar to hole the bimini up at that point. Still work in progress for us.
9) Fridge is fine if used continuously but you will need those extra batteries. In Winter I turn it on pre race and at the end the beers are cold. In Summer I take a block of ice aboard to give it a head start. It will freeze food but only if run constantly for which you will need a lot of motor time or other source of power. We have shore power so can leave it on when in a marina.

Regards

David

[ianqv]

Jul 14, 2013 22:08:35 GMT jennso37 said:

Good morning,

Just bought a two cabin, 2002 SO 37 and had a couple of questions if the group would not mind :

1) Is it 'normal to have to remove the water pump to change the impeller? It only took a couple of minutes but I didn't know if others had another way (be great if the impeller cover faced forwards, but it doesn't)

2) I sheared the head on one of the impeller cover screws. They seem like soft brass to me so I can drill that one out and then retap the thread to clean it up. Does anyone have a recommendation for better screws other than :
- speedseal
- coating the threads with Lanacoat or never seize
both of which I am contemplating

3) There is a large storage compartment in the shower area - anyone know what it was designed for?

4) Anyone have an owners manual in either pdf form or paper copy (be happy to pay for replication and postage costs)

5) I see access to the port side of the engine is limited - not sure I can change the oil filter without removing the alternator first (again an OK activity and likely <5 minutes), but has anyone put a hatch in the bulkhead to access from the head ?

6) My instrumentation is dated - at the helm I have an ST60 Wind, an ST60 Multi and an ST60 TriData. I would like to get a chartplotter, radar and autopilot in there. Can you still get replacement panel from Goiot ? Or should I plan on having this one reskinned to fill in all the holes if I have to change out my units? I could probably put a Raymarine autopilot control unit where the Multi or Tri Data is and use that space for an autopilot control, but then I am somewhat space restricted as to what chartplotter I can get in the remaining space. Ideas anyone?

7) I was planning on doing a little battery rewiring and putting the engine starting battery in the space behind the engine and squeezing a bigger house bank into the space underneath the bunk where the two current batteries are - has anyone done this already and worked out the maximum amount of battery that can be squeezed into that space ?

8) Has anyone successfully added a dodger and/or bimini to the boat ? Care to share details ?

9) Refrigeration - is the OEM unit just a fridge or a freezer too ? How efficient is it ? Anything notable I should be cognizant of?

Thanks in advance 

Hi Jenso

Welcome!!!
How old is your s/o 37?
What engine is fitted (make and model would be good)
Where in the world are you?

Best Regards

Ian

[jennso37]

David - I removed the water pump as the cover plate on the impeller faces aft away from the cabin. Seems taking the water pump off to do this is SOP. I always change the impeller annually anyway, $30 is cheap insurance. Would you mind sharing the pdf with me or point me to where I can download? Agree on the space at the help pod - I think I can put a used Raymarine A65 in there (won't display radar of course) and POSSIBLY a current model A70 but I have to measure for that. On batteries I am already pretty set on my choice I will be going Lifeline AGM, I was just curious as to whether certain batteries would maximize the space more than say group 24 or 27's would - I can measure.

Ian - It's a 2002 with a Yanmar 3GM30F. We are based in New England.

[MalcolmP]

Jul 17, 2013 15:03:55 GMT jennso37 said:

Would you mind sharing the pdf with me or point me to where I can download? 

Try:

anciensbateaux.jeanneau.fr/doc/proprietaire/manuelproprietaire_2_20080306_SO37_fr_angl_Manuel.pdf

very best

Malcolm

[davideso37]

Malcolm,
That is the one I have so thanks for supplying the link.
David