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Project # 2 What to do with that old compass hole.

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Douglas
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Initially Posted - 08/09/2002 : 12:36:58

The previous owner had left me with a cheap plywood patch over an old compass hole. Port side of the aft cabin bulkhead. Here is what I did. Purchasing a deck hatch/port for 10 dollars I installed it into the hole. I used a clear port so it would look similar to a portlight. I must say it was a vast inprovment over the old plywood patch. A few months went by and some one gave us a stained glass sun catcher. My first thought was Ill bet this will fit into the old port and look quite nice. I removed the chain and hangging loop and here is a picture of how it ended up. <img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d626b3127cce9f241b0eb9830000001410" border=0>

Doug&Ruth
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Gary
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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 14:03:31

That looks great. I'm gonna do that if I decide to eliminate the old stereo speakers the PO built into the bulkhead. Actually, that looks so good I might do it anyway! Thanks Doug.

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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 14:44:55

Doug ... that looks cool <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle> ... neat idea!

I have a hole in the bulkhead in the same location (it's where the knotmeter used to be). I thought about putting a porthole there, but what I'd really like to do is to put a combination depth/speed indicator there ... does anyone make a combo instrument like that? If so, I was thinking I could use the old through-hull where the knotmeter paddle wheel was to install some/all of the components (transducer, etc.) ... 'anyone got ideas?

Thanks!

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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frich
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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 15:34:21

That looks great, I agree. Do you think I could do something similar in the transom by the aft cabin so light could enter. Would I jepoardize the integrity of the transom?

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Frank Rich

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 17:59:32

Here's what I did.

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d628b3127cce9f2bdac48e4f0000001410" border=0>

It used to be a knotmeter which never worked. With a very bulky backside with many sharp, jagged points, it liked to gouge out large chunks from my skull when I used the sink. So I struck back one day! I removed it and used a hack-saw to cut off the backside about 1" from the glass. After removing all the "innerds", I reinstalled it back in the hole in the bulkhead. On the inside, a router table was used to make the trim piece from some scrap teak. If I did it again, I would glue the trim piece on the inside, instead of using screws.

You may also note the wine glass holder which makes good use of the otherwise useless void under the cockpit coaming.

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 18:38:14

Richard - where you have the wine glass rack, I have a paper towel holder. It won't hold a full roll (about 2/3 roll is max) so I steal partially used ones from home!
Derek

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 19:51:31

Derek:

Very clever! Here's mine...

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d628b3127cce9fd491892f640000001410" border=0>

I may have to re-think my approach given the level of amusement my one year old daughter receives from yanking out all the paper towels the instant Mom and Dad are not paying attention.

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 23:17:14

You all have great ideas. I dont think though that I would put a hole in the transom Frich. It would be ok if it were in the cockpit side. But most mods there have been hinged hatches. Im off again next week for another vacation but I would like to post one good idea each week.

Doug&Ruth
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 08/09/2002 : 23:48:13

Frank: As Doug suggests, several people have put opening ports in the side of the starboard cockpit seat, adding both light and ventilation to the aft berth. That involves cutting two layers of fiberglass, but seems safer and easier than cutting the transom.

Doug: I like that portlight, but what did you do about a compass? Ours has to come out--it's leaking oil... But even though I rely primarily on the GPS, I like having a compass as backup.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT

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BCain
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Response Posted - 08/10/2002 : 08:54:41

Richard, what is the little string thingy next to your companionway?

Bruce Cain SK/SR Wind Shadow

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 08/10/2002 : 12:46:38

Dave: My compass is located a few inches below the entry sill. Its on the area just below the cabin entrance. It can be seen from any angle in the cockpit and is out of the way. If you had a two way or look through compass you would be able to see it from inside the boat just below the top step. Its a good possition as its out of the way. Next time Im at the boat Ill take a pic and post it.

Doug&Ruth
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 08/10/2002 : 12:54:22

Did you see my post on the aft rail shelf and stainless BBQ.<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d906b3127cce9f65f93c4fdc0000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d906b3127cce9f65f9304fd00000001410" border=0>

Doug&Ruth
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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 08/10/2002 : 14:10:59

This is the old port light from the head. I repaired it and then installed it on the starboard side of the cockpit. Makes the quarter berth much lighter and even lets a little air in.

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2da34b3127cce9d353b8852e20000003410" border=0>

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frich
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Response Posted - 08/10/2002 : 20:20:01

ED

Nice touch, I may try something similar.

Frank Rich

This is the old port light from the head. I repaired it and then installed it on the starboard side of the cockpit. Makes the quarter berth much lighter and even lets a little air in.

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2da34b3127cce9d353b8852e20000003410" border=0>

Ed Montague on 'Yahoo'
1978 #765 SK, Stnd, Dinette ~_/)~
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 08/11/2002 : 01:57:08

<i>"what is the little string thingy next to your companionway?"</i>

Bruce:

It "locks" the big cockpit locker hatch. The line goes from a small clip connected to a padeye attached near the center of the underside of the hatch, goes down to a fairlead attached to the inboard side of the cockpit locker, takes a 90 degree turn forward through the fairlead, and continues through a small hole in the bulkhead to the area under/next to the sink, then through a hole just beneath the jam cleat you see (maybe off on my terminology). Set the line in the cleat and the cockpit locker hatch is "locked".

There is another shorter line attached to the padeye on the underside of the hatch with a clip on the other end for hooking on the lifeline -- prevents the hatch from closing when you are in the locker.

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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