Replace water heater on 9.2a?

[richard965]

anyone replace the water heater?? looks like mine is the original Raritan 6 gallon that is 14" in diameter. the cockpit opening is 11" and the quarter bulkhead opening may be 12" - I am hoping to squeeze a 13" x 13" Seaward through this weekend. Apparently I will need to saw-all the old heater:cry:

 

[woodster]

anyone replace the water heater?? looks like mine is the original Raritan 6 gallon that is 14" in diameter. the cockpit opening is 11" and the quarter bulkhead opening may be 12" - I am hoping to squeeze a 13" x 13" Seaward through this weekend. Apparently I will need to saw-all the old heater:cry:

i have found that you can go through the rear bulkhead in the quarter birth just take out the bulk head wall in the rear of the quarter birth and snake it out through there and put the new one in i will ck and make sure i am telling you correct later on to day i have been in there and the best i remember that will work that way

regards

woody

 

[BobM]

What does the bulkhead look like? It may be easier to cut a larger opening and then repair the cut.

 

[Bob McKee]

Several years ago I removed the YSE12 engine and installed a 3GMD, increased the horseppower from 12 to 20. I wanted more access to the engine compartment than I had through the hole in the quarter berth area.
The forward bulkhead is installed with screws, remove the cushions and then start by removing the outboard panel and work your way to the bulkhead. The berth area is essentially gutted. I then removed the inboard bulkhead by cutting it about 2" up from the floor of the berth with a circular saw. Part of the bulkhead needs to be cut with a hand saw, it's not easy but can be done. Watch for installations on the inside of the bulkhead and plan ahead. I spliced the bulhkhead back in with a plywood splice plate.
I willl go to the boat today to take pictures and try to post them here.