R25 Classic - Yanmar 4BY2 raw water impeller change

[jfmetzger@gmail.com]

Hi.
I'm a relatively new owner of a 2010 R25 Classic with a Yanmar 4BY2 150 engine. I'd like to change the raw water impeller and have reviewed the parts/service manuals, tug-nuts recommendations, etc. etc. and still think this could be a lot easier if there was a cut-out of the fibreglass floor at the bottom of the step in front of the engine.
See my photo/drawing: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AihEq72OvfPSh7kUt8qiXiOchaAx-g

Has anyone done anything like this? Or is there another way to enable easier access to the tight space in the front of the engine?

Thanks,
John
Salt Spring Island BC
jfmetzger@gmail.com

 

[scross]

Many of us have done this cutout. See photos in my gallery. It helps.

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[jfmetzger@gmail.com]

Thanks for the inspiration!
Here are my photos: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AihEq72OvfPSh70CAQh4XuXyxER1vg
Cheers,

 

[scross]

Looks great!