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StSimon
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Initially Posted - 06/10/2006 : 10:32:44

Does anyone know the height of the bulkhead area between the port cockpit locker and the main cabin?

Specifically what is needed is the height of the area above the sink where the OEM electrical distribution panel sits. I'm thinking of moving the electrical panel and doing something diferent with the area.

I was thinking I measured something around 8" high but am not sure. Anyone got their 25 in the driveway?

Thanks !!

Fair winds,

Andy, Breakin' Wind, 1984 C25 SK SR

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StSimon
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Response Posted - 06/10/2006 : 10:37:23

On second thought was it 11"?

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Response Posted - 06/10/2006 : 23:00:50

Thanks for all the responses. (Just kidding :) )

I couldn't stand it so I went down to check myself. It's 10.5".

The First Mate is demnding AC since we're in AZ now. The idea was to put a LG LP6000ER AC unit in that area. The overall height of the unit is 12" but the part that would be inside the window (and inside the bulkhead) is only 9" tall. This would be fine except it will intrude about 8" into the space which will interfere with the electric on demand faucet over the sink (a replacement for the old whale or whatever it was. How can you wash your hands while pumping with one hand?).

Back to the drawing board. I guess we'll put a AC unit in the longitudinal bulkhead that separates the aft berth and the portside cockpit locker.

I saw an interesting application last week on Lake Pleasant. He had a divider installed between the head and the V-Berth with the AC unit in the partition. It was for dockside power only with the forward hatch open. The downside, besides only being able to use it at the dock, was that the use of the V-Berth was lost. I've got too many sails up there (no roller furler) to loose that area.

Anyone else have any thoughts about AC? I know it gets hashed over periodically, but it's my turn now.

Whaddaya think?

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/11/2006 : 23:10:26

Really don't mean to be rude but it has been hashed over and over and very recently too. You should try the search function. I am sure people will be interested in any new idea you might have.

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StSimon
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Response Posted - 06/12/2006 : 01:01:50

No problem Frank.

As a matter of fact I did use the search function before posting. I also scoured the Tech Tips forum for similar issues. I have learned much snd borrowed several modification ideas from this forum but still am curious how others cool the cabin.

I saw you had AC and suggest 1000W . What is your setup?

Inquiring minds want to now.

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Response Posted - 06/12/2006 : 22:27:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 Really don't mean to be rude but it has been hashed over and over and very recently too. You should try the search function.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Well I don't mean to be rude, but I searched out of curiosity... Tell us, Frank, what to search for to find some of those threads. (Not that I really care--the ocean breezes take pretty good care of us around these parts...)

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Juniper
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Response Posted - 06/20/2006 : 19:41:13

I found the measurements to be too incremental to note due to the curve of the doghouse roof to port of the cockpit seat. Luckily, we don't have to "spline" these bulkheads since they are just held in with srews.

I removed mine and refabricated it, clamping the old one to the new substrate as a template.

And, yes, I would certainly relocate the DC distribution panel as it shares the same space with the portable gas tank and was not vapor protected. Vapor protected DC panels are expensive and difficult to find. Many mainstream distributors not carry them.

I relocated my panel to just aft of the battery bay. This required a waterproof panel but wire runs were sisgnificantly reduced (less voltage drop), and I no longer need to consider the gas tank fumes causing an explosion.

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