Cleaning speed sensor on Hunter 27 OOD

[Philo53]

Hi
I have a Hunter 27 OOD. Can I remove the speed sensor for cleaning whilst the boat is afloat? It is situated in the locker under the seat at the forward end of the table.
Many thanks
Philo53

 

[Gixer]

Hi, If you have the proper bung you should be able to, although in the time it takes to get sensor out and bung in, water will enter the boat. It will really depend on the type of sensor you have.
Personally I wouldn't do it unless I've practiced when out of the water.

I have the same boat (twin keel version) and I clean my log from the outside. Wetsuit on and go over the side, you can reach it without putting your head under the water which is nice in my marina. I also scrub the propeller in the same way. Takes 5mins. Yours might be different as your log is a bit further aft but should still be doable.

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

Yes you can. It is advisable to have the bung ready to hand, to insert into the skin fitting as rapidly as possible. Do not be dismayed by the upwelling of water and the daylight visible at the bottom of the boat. You can use a sponge to remove the water that has come in. If you fumbled it a dinghy bailer might be necessary

 

[Philo53]

Thanks Gixer for your speedy reply. Guess I will play safe and don the wetsuit then. Can check prop at same time too as you say. Good advice. Thanks. Philo53

 

[Philo53]

Many thanks to Spirit (of Glennans) too. That would certainly be less bother - if a bit more stressful. I will try that way as well. Thanks.

 

[Gixer]

With removing the sensor its 'do or do not, there is no try' (Star Wars quote).

 

[jwilson]

Unbelievable how many people are terrified of removing a log impeller. If you have the correct blank to hand and you are reasonably quick you will probably get a litre or two of water inside. A bit slow and you might get 5 or 10 litres. It will take many thousands of litres to sink your boat. If you don't have the bung have someone else hold their hand over the hole while you clean the impeller or stuff in a bit of rag.

Where I moor it needs to be done at least fortnightly unless you take the impeller out whenever you leave the boat.

 

[Philo53]

Thank you jwilson and all others who replied. Much appreciated.