Seat removal to access front of engine SL222

[TAMELESSTGR]

Hello, I am considering purchasing a 2009-2012ish SL222, but I would really love to understand if the bench seat infront of the engine compartment is removeable? Access to the front of the engine would be much easier if this seat comes out. Does anyone have this model, or successfully removed the seat for maintenance?

 

[redneck joe]

pic #2 - bungies for the cooler or seat?

 

[alldodge]

Bungees are for cooler

Never done it on a 4 winns but all these type of designs does allow the seat to be removed, BUT it's always had to do. Buddy has a Rinker with even more issues, and your going to spend a couple hours finding all the screws needing to be removed before the wall is removed

 

[flashback]

Chances are it's had very little maintenance done previously.

 

[bajaman123]

I've done this on a couple of Baja's and it is a major PITA to do...at least on those boats. But it DOES give you the access you need once done. Some people simply find it easier (and I would agree to some degree) to pull the engine.

 

[bajaman123]

Chances are it's had very little maintenance done previously.

Yeah...pretty nasty overall. And speakers in the engine bay? Definitely an ABYC and Coast Guard no-no...