Replacing Blower Motor

[Mark2]

I have a 2008 SV211 and I need to replace the blower motor. Looking at the boat, the motor appears to be tucked up under the back deck and i can't even see it let alone figure out how to remove it and replace with a new one.

Anyone have any advice on how to get up under the deck to replace it?

[andymckinley]

Did you ever get a reply to this?

[charlesml3]

It isn't that bad. You have to remove the divider panels which on the SV-211 are kind of a pain. A few bolts. An allen wrench is needed. Once you get those panels out, the blower motor will be easy.

-Charles

[MN Ryan]

@charlesml3

I assume the same applies to the rear bilge pump? I can just barely see the blower in mine (it's on the starboard side), but try as I might, I cannot see the bilge pump back there.

[charlesml3]

Yep. Same for the bilge pump. You HAVE to get those bulkhead panels out. There is little you can do on the engine with them in. I have a lot of experience working on the SV-211. I've replaced starters, alternators, rudder ports, impellers (you can sorta do this without removing the panels but it's difficult). Once you remove the panels a couple of times it becomes easier.

-Charles

[MN Ryan]

Thanks, Charles.