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djn
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Initially Posted - 12/14/2005 : 10:13:06

Hi All, in the galley in my 1977 c25, I have one pull out drawer under the stove and one cupboard under the sink. I have seen pictures of a two drawer set up under both the sink and stove. Is this a set up that would fit in my 1977, or is it something that only works on later models? The cupboard is mostly useless and the one drawer could use a nother one under it. Cheers.

Dennis
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 : 10:19:56

I have an early C25 like yours. Looked at the same spot. Due to the rise of the hull, I don't think there's enough room in that 'bottom area' for a good pull out drawer... it would have to be made fairly short.

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djn
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 : 10:47:35

Thanks CB. I thought that might be the case. I am trying to find more storage. I also saw somewhere in this site where someone cut out areas behind the settee (SP) and put combing around the holes. Do you know if that can be done on the '77? Cheers.

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 : 11:19:03

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I have seen pictures of a two drawer set up under both the sink and stove.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I had a 1981 C25, and the extra drawer under the sink was optional when you bought a new boat. I think only one drawer under the stove was optional, but I don't remember for sure. At the base of the stove was a door that allowed access to a through hull and the valve and hose. I don't see any reason why the drawers couldn't be retro-fitted, if you can find the drawer modules. A C25 is currently being parted out. Perhaps it has one or both of the drawer modules. Check the "Swap Meet" for info on how to contact the seller. If not, the modules might be standard sized and available from a manufacturer of teak caninetry.

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 : 11:42:32

Dennis,

There's a lot of under-utilized space between the hull and liner of a C-25, the settee backs being just one example. Also, I subdivided the port cockpit 'dumpster' into about six comparments for various purposes.

For more good ideas on increasing available storage, read "This Old Boat", by Don Casey, and other books on boat interior joinery ("The Finely Fitted Yacht"? "From A Bare Hull"? I'll try to remember to accurately post other titles from my library later when I'm at home).

-- Leon Sisson

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 : 11:43:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ClamBeach
 I have an early C25 like yours. Looked at the same spot. Due to the rise of the hull, I don't think there's enough room in that 'bottom area' for a good pull out drawer... it would have to be made fairly short.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Hi Dennis,

I reached the same conclusion as Bruce ... an extra drawer there would be nice, but probably too shallow. Nevertheless, that is a good area for storage, so I bought a teak door on eBay and installed it just below the existing drawer ... there is plenty of space back there to store soft drinks, bottled water, galley equipment, etc. ... here is what it looks like:

Another good place for storage is behind the settee cushions. I bought the trim rings from CD, but I haven't gotten around to cutting the holes, installing a bottom to the compartments, etc. ... here is the project I'm talking about (from "Bear's Abode" in our Tech Tips):

There are lots of nooks and crannies like these in our boats ... you just have to be careful about keeping the stored items up and away from water in case you've got any rain leaks (Rain leaks? Who has any of those?

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'Hope that helps ... let us know if you come up with some creative ideas ... good luck!

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