EMKoper
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Hello - I was strolling through photos on Yachtworld of E35s to get ideas on layouts for upgrades and I stumbled across the below image. Slightly newer E35 than mine (mine is 1984 E35 MKIII, this was a few years later, can't remember for sure) and it had something I've thought about but didn't know how easy it would be to implement -- a second, aft, engine compartment/mid-stern area quick access cutout. There are definitely 5-6 items that this access port would allow me to touch on my boat that I just can't reach today wedging myself down into the starboard lazarettet (I'm a moderately sized male at 6'2" with broad shoulders). What got me thinking about something like this was limited/no access to my muffler, some parts of transmission, fresh water intake to water heater, some fresh water plumbing connections, and a ventilation air pump in that area for the compartment.
Has anyone added this or similar additional engine compartment access to an E35?
I am guessing the quarter berth photos shows OEM production since it has the same quick access plastic connecter things consistent with the model. If not specific to an E35, I guess I am also interested in any approach taken for more ready physical access to any engine/subsystem component(s) in this area, E35 or not. If I don't hear anything, I am going to further evaluate the area and come up with some cut-in ideas that I can get some photos and hopefully feedback for (currently healing from knee surgery, so hard to climb in there right now).
Has anyone added this or similar additional engine compartment access to an E35?
I am guessing the quarter berth photos shows OEM production since it has the same quick access plastic connecter things consistent with the model. If not specific to an E35, I guess I am also interested in any approach taken for more ready physical access to any engine/subsystem component(s) in this area, E35 or not. If I don't hear anything, I am going to further evaluate the area and come up with some cut-in ideas that I can get some photos and hopefully feedback for (currently healing from knee surgery, so hard to climb in there right now).
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