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luckystar
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Initially Posted - 12/22/2002 : 20:00:01

I'm trying to figure out a solution to the bad placement of instruments by the DPO. and I'm thinking of putting a portlight or hatch in the portside cabin bulkhead over the galley sink, then moving my instruments all to the other side. I can't get to the boat to measure, but does anyone know how thick that bulkhead is? It seems like it was quite thick when I installed my autopilot control panel, but I don't know the exact measurement. I'll need to know to make sure what ever I buy can be installed in that thickness. If it's less than 1 3/8" then I can install a lewmar port that I already have, but if it's thicker then I'll have to get a (hopefully white) bomar 10" hatch. Thanks!

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season! Going sailing after Christmas if the weather holds up!

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

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 12/23/2002 : 09:19:12

I don't remember the exact thickness, but something to keep in mind before installing a port or hatch in the companionway bulkhead is the way that modification affects your passengers in the cockpit. On North Star, those two angled exterior bulkheads are used as lounge chair backs by both family and guests when sailing, and even more so in port(although a thick pillow is needed over the compass).

How did the DPO install the current instruments?

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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On the hard, 200ft from Lake Erie

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Response Posted - 12/23/2002 : 13:11:59

If the lewmar port will work, it will be above the cushion (USCG float) that I use there for comfort over the compass, as well. Plus it would be a flat install as opposed to a hatch that would have to open out. The DPO installed the old depth meter with something that looks like contact cement or something stronger, much like 5200 but clear/yellowish. When I de-installed it, it tore the gelcoat off all the way around and looks really bad. Plus they installed the compass slightly rotated to port, so I've never really gotten accurate heel degrees from it. Then they installed both of those in such a way that I cannot install any more instruments there because of horrible spacing and the compass is lower than the depth. It's just been a mess. I just installed my autopilot control in the starboard bulkhead and I tend to sit there while sailing, it would be nice to have all my instruments there. I'm installing new depth, a knot meter, and then move the compass into the autohelm position and reinstall it next to it. It's not a perfect arrangement, but... I've always wanted a port in the galley for air, etc. while cooking, plus while at dock, I could see out to the aft when my comp cover is pulled. The biggest issue with the port is that if it's more than 1 3/8" the port won't open properly.

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

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 12/23/2002 : 14:11:34

<font color=blue>The biggest issue with the port is that if it's more than 1 3/8" the port won't open properly.

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

I just finished plugging a couple of holes in the exact location you are working on. I wish you had asked your question about a week ago ... I could have told you the exact measurement.

Anyway, as best as I can recall, the bulkhead is 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick ... I can't remember the exact amount. Nevertheless, I'll stick my neck out and say it is definitely less than 1 3/8" ... I don't think you'll have any problem installing your port light there.

Good luck!

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

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