Can any one tell me if on a h30 1980 if the cockpit has a hatch that will come up to get to the back of the motor I have found some bolts that look like it will come up just got the boat. Don robinson
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Ed Schenck
Where are bolts?
Where do you see the bolts Don? To my knowledge no Cherubini had engine access from the cockpit. But I have read of owner modifications to do that. When repairing moisture damage in the cockpit sole they have gone ahead and made it removable. On my H37C there is access by removing the companionway ladder, same as yours I think. Then there is a small panel that can be removed from the inside bulkhead of the starboard lazarette. Later models had a much larger panel that was removable in the quarterberth. I have added that to my 1979.
Where do you see the bolts Don? To my knowledge no Cherubini had engine access from the cockpit. But I have read of owner modifications to do that. When repairing moisture damage in the cockpit sole they have gone ahead and made it removable. On my H37C there is access by removing the companionway ladder, same as yours I think. Then there is a small panel that can be removed from the inside bulkhead of the starboard lazarette. Later models had a much larger panel that was removable in the quarterberth. I have added that to my 1979.
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Eric C Lindstrom
Our 1978 Hunter 30
Access under the companionway stairs (obvious), a little door above in the first step hinged locker (for adding oil), an access panel immediately to the left in the quarter berth and another one further back in the quarter berth ... nothing from the cockpit (unless you can hang upside down in the starboard locker and reach over the diesel tank).
Access under the companionway stairs (obvious), a little door above in the first step hinged locker (for adding oil), an access panel immediately to the left in the quarter berth and another one further back in the quarter berth ... nothing from the cockpit (unless you can hang upside down in the starboard locker and reach over the diesel tank).
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John
Have seen it
I saw a 1980 or 81 H30 in the Baltimore area when I was looking for mine. It had a removable cockpit floor, with bolts ( or screws ) all the way around every 4 inches or so.
I saw a 1980 or 81 H30 in the Baltimore area when I was looking for mine. It had a removable cockpit floor, with bolts ( or screws ) all the way around every 4 inches or so.
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J. Tesoriero
Try it!
My 1980 HUnter 30 has a removable panel on the floor of the cockpit behind the bridge deck and before the pedestal. It is attached with several screws. With the panel removed, you have wonderful access to the batteries (aft) and the fuel tank (further aft). The rear of the engine and shaft log are directly below but are a little difficult to work on - unless you can hang upside down - but I guess that's what is expected. Seal the panel well when you replace it and watch for leaks. I have to replace some of the screws with nuts and bolts to get a tight and leak proof seal.
My 1980 HUnter 30 has a removable panel on the floor of the cockpit behind the bridge deck and before the pedestal. It is attached with several screws. With the panel removed, you have wonderful access to the batteries (aft) and the fuel tank (further aft). The rear of the engine and shaft log are directly below but are a little difficult to work on - unless you can hang upside down - but I guess that's what is expected. Seal the panel well when you replace it and watch for leaks. I have to replace some of the screws with nuts and bolts to get a tight and leak proof seal.
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Mike Everitt
Engine Access
My wife and I purchased a 1980 h30 three weeks ago. Ours has that same access panel in front of the pedestal just as J. Tesoriero described. The cover has what appears to be screws all around to hold it down, but closer inspection found that the previous owner had put bolts with wing nuts to keep it tightly closed. It also has signs that a lot of sealant was used in attempt to keep it dry. However, inspection by the surveyor found that the panel has significant moisture infiltration and will have to be repaired this winter. I like the idea of having the access panel, but I going to have to figure out a way to keep it dry over the long run.
My wife and I purchased a 1980 h30 three weeks ago. Ours has that same access panel in front of the pedestal just as J. Tesoriero described. The cover has what appears to be screws all around to hold it down, but closer inspection found that the previous owner had put bolts with wing nuts to keep it tightly closed. It also has signs that a lot of sealant was used in attempt to keep it dry. However, inspection by the surveyor found that the panel has significant moisture infiltration and will have to be repaired this winter. I like the idea of having the access panel, but I going to have to figure out a way to keep it dry over the long run.
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Pete Albright
Dry Panels
Everything must be sealed with epoxy. The common mistake is on holes in cored panels. Moisture gets down along the screw, or bolt, and get into the coring. You neet to overdrill the hole, without going thru the bottom. When fixing old holes, cover the bottom hole with tape. Now fill the oversize hole with epoxy, and redril the old hole when it has set. Now the coring is totally sealed.
Everything must be sealed with epoxy. The common mistake is on holes in cored panels. Moisture gets down along the screw, or bolt, and get into the coring. You neet to overdrill the hole, without going thru the bottom. When fixing old holes, cover the bottom hole with tape. Now fill the oversize hole with epoxy, and redril the old hole when it has set. Now the coring is totally sealed.
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don robinson[author]
mike
mike I got the panel out an yes you can get into just about anything I took some speed nuts an put them over he holesan re seald every thing no water yet as you know it rans a lot in florida so far so good. Don Robinson
mike I got the panel out an yes you can get into just about anything I took some speed nuts an put them over he holesan re seald every thing no water yet as you know it rans a lot in florida so far so good. Don Robinson
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