repowering cutting galley cabinet

[S/V AMITY]

Somehow the PO of my 365 replaced the engine (W44B) & fuel tank without cutting up any of the galley.  Still haven't figured out how it was done.

[Sandy]

My fuel tank was a bugger, it was 43C when I cut it into pieces
I dont think my engine would come out without surgery

[S/V AMITY]

  My growing suspicion is that some installers removed parts from the engine to make the profile smaller.  Would also make it lighter and easier to manhandle.

[Jim S]

That is the engine, but with the Paragon transmission, that I removed from Phantom is 2005,  I was able to remove the panel that holds the door frame.  This gave enough room to slide the entire engine and transmission through.  I was unable to remove the fuel tank through this hole, but now that I think about it, I did not turn the tank on its side.

I did not remove the starter motor which would give some relief.  It is a beast to move around but it can be done.  Probably weighs 500 pounds.

[Sandy]

about 580 lbs if I recall
right on the limit for a 1/4 ton tackle

that tank is damn awkward
if it was 20" or so it would go through the sail locker, but once youve tried it you see its impossible
I still have to replace mine, but I keep vacillating on materials to make it from

[charlotte94]

thanks for the help guys.  my mech will try to remove without cutting first.   all your comments is appreciated   going to install a beta 35    The folks at beta say they have repowered several 365's and this works well.  it is also only 16 1/4 inches wide

[charlotte94]

Thanks again to everyone   The repower is done.  put in a beta35 and didn't have to cut the cabinet     Going to start another string with some of the final photos