[Public-list] Pulling out an Atomic 4

[jon]

Dear Amy and David,
                              1. Strip as much weight off the Atomic. 
Starter, Alternator, Flywheel cover and Flywheel.
                             2. Use a4x4 acroos the cockpit and block and 
tackle. I used a Canadian Tire 100 dollar rated over 1000 lbs- worked like a 
damn.Move engine to blocks below cockpit. Remove
                             3. Move block and tackle to boom(take main off 
first). Tie Main sheet halyard to boom at the tackle point and  tighten to 
prevent boom stress. Hoist engine into cockpit .
                             4. Re-configure lift point as necessary on 
boom. Rehoist engine to clear coamings . Swing boom with engine attached 
over onto dock. The boat will list a bit but no big deal. You don,t need a 
Jeep.
            Regards Jonathan EMMY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Amy & David Swanson" <zira at bellsouth.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:34 PM
Subject: [Public-list] Pulling out an Atomic 4


> All -
>
> I am going to be removing the Atomic 4 from my old-style A30 in a few 
> weeks.  I have read the seminar notes on the web site, but I have a few 
> questions:
> 1.  I understand the idea behind the second block & tackle pulling 
> backwards on the engine, but what is the "points aft" that it is hooked 
> to?  I am 125 miles from the boat right now but I cannot think of anything 
> strong enough to hook this block & tackle to back there.
> 2. Has anyone used the boom top lift out and off-load the engine once it 
> is off its mounts?
> 3. My bilge is really nasty, & I plan to clean it out while the motor is 
> out.  Any suggestions of what to use to get the old oil, grease, and dirt 
> out without melting the fiberglass or blowing up the boat?
> 4. Once I have cleaned out the bilge, I was thinking of sealing the bottom 
> with epoxy.  I have only ever worked with small batches before, & I know 
> large batches generate a lot of heat.  Would there be a heat problem 
> dumping 1 or 2 quarts of epoxy down there?
>
> David Swanson
> Strayaway Child #229
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