Thanks everyone for your help!
The engine removal went well yesterday. We pulled back the tarp covering the companionway hoping they could get the boom in over the companionway. We still had to remove a few pieces of strapping from the frame. The crane showed up on time, we had them move the generator off the engine stand for the time being. Once the engine was out and on the stand, we had them lift the new generator up onto the boat. Everything went well, they are very good at what they do!
Generator sitting on the engine stand, tarp up, waiting:
They arrived on time:
We used the engine stand to get the new generator from the garage to the boat. The generator, although small, is very heavy:
Setting up. Eventually they had to reposition to get the proper angle over the engine:
In place over the companionway lowering the hook down to the engine:
Hooked up, ready to come out!
The beast emerges from its lair after 33 years!
The lady that operates the crane is very good at her job:
Down it goes:
None of this would happen without all the help. Thank you very much!!!!
The engine fit nicely on the stand:
Then they plucked up the generator and lifted it up on the boat:
The generator is going to sit on our berth for the time being until we remove the fuel tank. After the tank comes out we’ll find a way to shove the generator up out of the way and into it’s final position:
Very nice:
So what’s left over after removing a 33 year old engine?
…soup:
mmm, mmm, MMMmmmm! …but it cleans up:
This area will get cleaned well enough to eat off of. When we are done with the generator and fuel tank I’ll paint it white, then we’ll install the new engine.
We have lots to do, remove the fuel tank, clean, install the generator and new fuel tank, remove old wiring, install new wiring, on and on. We’ll keep you posted!
Thanks again for all the help!!!!!