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tdannar
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Initially Posted - 04/26/2002 :  14:25:13  Show Profile
I am curious and wondered if anyone has cut access holes beneath the seats(on the starboard side)of the dinette models. Door frame and doors could be installed for a finished effect.

Bad idea?

Terry
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OJ
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Response Posted - 04/26/2002 :  15:21:55  Show Profile
I cut two 6" circular holes for flushmount speakers with no ill effects.
Others have cut holes in the fiberglass seatbacks for additional storage - might be a little easier to access? Better buy a <i>pack</i> of blades though.

Steve Madsen
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wmkoines
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Response Posted - 04/26/2002 :  19:35:48  Show Profile
I don't see a problem in it. Not sure if I see an advantage in it. Half of my seats are used up with the fresh water tank and battery. And the other section I use for things that I rarely need, extra anchor, kids flippers and mask’s etc. so I don’t need quick and easy access.

Wm Koines
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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Response Posted - 04/27/2002 :  08:34:10  Show Profile
I just cut holes into the seat backs on both sides of my traditional interior. Anyone have any idea why the fiberglass on the port side also had 1/4" plywood backing but the starboard side didn't?

Rick Heaverly
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Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/27/2002 :  08:50:28  Show Profile
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Anyone have any idea why the fiberglass on the port side also had 1/4" plywood backing but the starboard side didn't?
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To counteract the dreaded "list to starboard"?

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK #5032 "Passage" in CT
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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 04/28/2002 :  01:33:39  Show Profile
I am also considering adding a drawer under the aft dinett seat. I am about ready to install a stove/oven that I purchaced used at the Berkley Sailing Club's annual flea market. This will mean that I will lose the top drawer under the existing stove when I cut it out to make room. I'm not sure how I will do this project yet but when I do I will post photos. And Steve is 100% right, cutting the fiberglass on these boats absolutely destroys blades, buy a gross of them.

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