We’re scheduling a haul out later this month to get the bottom painted, cutlass bearing replaced, speed transducer replaced, and install a dripless shaft seal. The previous owner left the stuffing box unattended while they had to deal with some health issues which damaged the engine mounts, paint on the transmission, and coupling. I’m thinking this would be a good time to pull the engine to address all of the issues without having to do boat yoga around it . While the engine is out I would like to:
Any recommendations on paint, sound insulation, etc.?
- Clean and paint the engine compartment
- Install sound insulation
- Replace battery cable to the starter and run a second dedicated cable to the alternator
- Add wires for oil and water temp sensor
- Replace engine mounts
- Replace hoses (manual and automatic bilge, water, and cockpit drain)
- Repaint transmission
- Potentially replace output flange
- New throttle and gear shift cables
- Rewire AC to the water heater (old cables have been cut back a few times and they are banjo tight now)
- Clean up wiring run to binnacle and install conduit for future wiring
- Install remote oil filter kit
Any recommendations on paint, sound insulation, etc.?