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In a message dated 6/20/06 12:01:00 AM, Brian writes:
> This thread has changed since I posted that at first most of the posts
> where
> addressing putting the new impeller in which is what I'm referring to. I
> know that access can be terrible and removing the old impeller can be
> challenging. I just never had any trouble at all getting the new one in or
> at least any
> trouble that would be alleviated by the use of any of the devices
> mentioned.
>
>
I'll go with Brian on this one. It's getting the old impeller out that's the
problem. On my Willard, the front of the engine, where the impeller is
mounted, is only four inches away from the forward bulkhead of the engine
compartment. The only way to remove a bad impeller is to remove a stair tread
in the
adjacent compartment, cut a hole in the bulkhead, and work by feel. The
Willard is
a beautiful sea boat but mechanical design is not one of its strong points.
It reminds me of that old Buick where a chassis crossbeam had to be removed
and
the engine jacked up to change the spark plugs.
I feel that boat designers should be forced to perform all common maintence
items themselves before releasing their boats to the unsuspecting public.
Larry Z
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