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luckystar
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Initially Posted - 11/18/2002 :  00:56:27  Show Profile  Visit luckystar's Homepage
I've heard reasons why and why not from both sides of the fence on cockpit grating, but I really want to do it. Has anyone put cockpit grating or mat in their C25? The cockpit measures 21" wide at the companion way, 72" long and 16" at the stern. The plastic westmarine kind is in 12" squares. Is it best to get one custom made? Does anyone sell one that will fit the C25? If anyone has or knows, let me know. Thanks!

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR
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frich
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Response Posted - 11/18/2002 :  07:21:13  Show Profile  Visit frich's Homepage
I myself would not put in the grating for fear of improper drainage out the scuttles.

However if you are set on it, I am sure the method i used for the interior rugs will work. I pieced together a template out of brown shipping paper. The why not go to Home Depot or Lowes and get those interlocking rubber tiles they use for kids. Lay them on top of the template and cut away the excess

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Frank Rich
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 11/18/2002 :  12:34:35  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
I put grating in my C-25. I bought the rubber mat that comes in 1' squares and snaps together. It looked good and drainage wasnt a problem. As the weather warmed up I started sailing bare foot. Wow does that stuff hert your bare feet. I soon noticed another draw back. All the dust dirt and debris lay under the grate and unless I took it up weekly the dirt built up. I pulled it all out and gave it away.

Doug&Ruth
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sshaw
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Response Posted - 11/18/2002 :  15:00:02  Show Profile
I too put in the 1' Dry Deck from West Marine that snaps together. I've used it for two seasons and the biggest drawback I've found is that in hot weather in the sun the plastic becomes soft and very pliable. If you're coming down from above and step on the Dry Deck with sideways force, it can fold up and slip out from under you. Not a good thing.
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PZell
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Response Posted - 11/18/2002 :  18:11:06  Show Profile
There are some ideas in THIS OLD BOAT, I think. Or, maybe it's in one of Casey's other books. Anyway, you can make a wood one from teak or mahogany that would really look sharp. I don't see bothering with a plastic one.

Paul
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luckystar
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Response Posted - 11/18/2002 :  18:29:05  Show Profile  Visit luckystar's Homepage
Not being very good with wood working, I wouldn't know how to get the angles right on the obtuse shape of the cockpit, but the plastic ones sound horrible. A nice teak grate that was raised to allow drainage might be nice. I don't mind taking it up to clean, I have to clean the cockpit all the time anyway. One good sail and it's trashed! You know how it is, boats grow hair! I may get brave enough to work with the wood grating kits and have a buddy who knows that stuff help out. But as with most things on the boat, it's a ways down the list of to do's! thanks folks for the advice and perspective!

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR
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John V.
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Response Posted - 11/18/2002 :  20:22:54  Show Profile  Visit John V.'s Homepage
My 77 C 25 #153 had a delaminated cockpit sole. This past spring I cut the fiber glass matt out right on the non skid line and dried the plywood core. we had about 7 days of hot dry sun. I drilled a lot of 5/8 in holes and wet vac'd every day until it was completely dry. then with 20 1/4 in bolts and a plywood plug we epoxyed the whole mess back together. When the bolts were pulled we used fiberglass and epoxy around the seems and pluged the bolt holes. when the whole thing was done there was a very strong waterproof cockpit. it wasn't very pretty, so I made a grate out of red oak. It was more of a dinghy floor. cross members every foot and 1 1/2 in strips running fore and aft with a half inch space between. When finished it looked real good, cost practically nothing, and the water flow to the drains was fine. it lifts up easily for a bucket of water to wash out debris. I hides the companionway hatch key like hiding it under the door mat. In my case the cockpit sole was solid but not pretty so it hides the flaws in the repair.

John V. Nin Bimash II (on the hard in Ohio)
77 C25 sk/sr #153
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 11/18/2002 :  21:15:14  Show Profile
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Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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PZell
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Response Posted - 11/19/2002 :  13:46:00  Show Profile
That's the sort of thing I was visualizing. I think it would be a nice addition, if just for looks.

Paul
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luckystar
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Response Posted - 11/19/2002 :  13:55:49  Show Profile  Visit luckystar's Homepage
John, do you have any pictures of it? How did you deal with the angles (21" at companionway and 16" at stern)? Thanks!

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR
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