Hi Aaron,
I plan to put an opening forward of the engine but aft of the current opening for better access to the stuffing box and my new shaft driven alternator.
I also want to put an opening inboard of the refrigerator/stove for storage and access to the reefer compressor unit (and probably the watermaker plumbing).
Finally, somehow, along the table I want an opening that allows access to all that yummy space on top of the keel aft of the mast.
How to do it is more problematical – I'll cut the holes carefully with a circular saw and remove the plank. Then reroute any wires/plumbing in the opening, then frame the opening appropriately (and maybe reinforce with member to hull). The removed piece will get shaved by 1/2″ all around and teak frame attached. Eh Voila! New hatch.
Also, I'll be adding positive catches to all the floorboard openings. (See http://marinepartdepot.com/dring.html )
Bob
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 3:39 PM, Aaron Lynch < ([email][/email])> wrote:
I’ve been thinking about adding some access as well, where/how do you plan on doing it?
On 11/4/08 2:26 PM, Robert Fine wrote :
Hi Pete,
Under my sole is getting crowded. Also, there's a tremendous amount of space that can be used for storage. Behind the tanks seems to be a great idea. Oh, and I have very poor access below the sole. I plan on remedying this with new openings.
Bob
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 3:28 PM, Pete Dubler < ([email][/email])> wrote:
Why not mount it under the sole?
Pete
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Bob Fine
s/v Pelican
Hull #8
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