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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 06/13/2010 : 20:41:34

Thought I'd share something I saw on a Cat 27 docked a couple of slips over from me.

The owner had the old 4" instruments which went bad over time. Since it's almost impossible to find 4" replacements and he couldn't decide how to handle the holes left behind he decided to go this route to add more light and ventilation to the cabin.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 06/14/2010 : 03:18:34

Well....It definitely is another thought on what to do with those holes ! Thanks for sharing.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/14/2010 : 05:34:06

Not bad at all. Also, it looks like his companionway cover could double as a quilt on cold nights! LOL

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tinob
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Response Posted - 06/14/2010 : 06:10:24

or a catchers chest protection

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superbob
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Response Posted - 06/14/2010 : 06:32:01

I'd be interested in finding who made the quilted companionway cover for the friend. Anyone know?

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/14/2010 : 10:33:43

I'll look the next time I go down to the boat and advise.

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Renzo
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Response Posted - 06/14/2010 : 11:58:56

This strikes close to a situation I may have to face soon, although I don't want to do anything this drastic. I may have to replace my, bulkhead mounted, depthsounder with one of a much smaller diameter. Have any of you done this and do you have pictures of the finished project.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/15/2010 : 07:10:27

Others have covered the hole with a teak cover and gone to a fish finder for a depth sounder. Here's the fish finder I bought, about $70 on sale. I mounted the transducer just behind the keel cable volcano in a glob of wax from a toilet wax ring. Works fine.

It may also be possible to send the instrument off to be repaired. check other threads here on this subject.

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 06/15/2010 : 08:34:35

Here's my attempt at refurbing the old hole and installing a smaller depth meter. Looks awful!

Then I decided to go with a fishfinder that is also a basic chart plotter/depth meter/gps speedometer/temp gauge.

Fishfinder wins!!
ps~ iknow iknow, I'll get to the companionway wood soon!

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/16/2010 : 03:36:57

Bark Mark Twain..

1 bark = 15 feet
2 barks = 10 feet
3 barks = 5 feet
4 barks = hold on...

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 06/16/2010 : 05:51:04

Who told you??

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islander
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Response Posted - 06/16/2010 : 14:06:45

Many company's make depth finders that are around 4.25" square. Mine is a Standard Horizon that the P.O installed when the original went south. It covers the hole nicely and looks good without making up plastic or teak plates. Its model # 150 but is discontinued. Just look in some catalog's or on the web, They are out there.

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Renzo
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Response Posted - 06/17/2010 : 06:49:45

Looks like a good,clean,simple solution Scott. I'll start the search.

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two port feet
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Response Posted - 06/18/2010 : 00:10:20

mite like to add one of these to each side.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/18/2010 : 11:52:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by superbob
 I'd be interested in finding who made the quilted companionway cover for the friend. Anyone know?
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Went to the boat last night. The label was very faded and I didn't want to climb on a strangers boat but it looked like it said North Canvas and and Upholstery.

http://www.manta.com/c/mtk0yph/north-canvas-upholstery

Edited by - GaryB on 06/18/2010 11:55:53

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