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Dragonfly
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Initially Posted - 02/17/2003 : 09:27:49

I spent the night on the boat - wind chill 16, ambient temp 30F. It was actually quite nice. I used the "dodger" set-up that came with the boat and this provided adequate ventilation for the heater. Since I am new with the C250 - I am busy doing project after project. Thanks to all who helped with my mast circumference ?s. I installed the new table and it works great, very snug fit on the mast support pole.

Arlyn - what did you use to attach your "U" hoop - (holds up the "dodger") to the cieling in you aft berth? - did you use any special adhesive? I think I will be using this setup quite often, and like the out of the way poition you found.

I don't like adhesive velcro, but it sure is easy. That being said, can anyone recommend an adhesive that is easy and good. Yes I know velcro and most adhesives perform better in warmer temps, but I am looking for something a bit more reliable, without having to drill on screw holes all over the place.

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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 02/17/2003 : 12:47:30

Dragonfly by dodger do you mean the pop-top cover with the windows that snaps on to the raised hatch? If you do this is what I did with the support pole. I drilled two holes in the aft bulkhead 1/8" larger than the pole diameter, and as high up as possible (just below the fiberglass support that the bulkhead is screwed into). I just slide the pole ends into the two holes as far as possible. The bends in the support pole will keep the pole out into the aft berth about 4" (but quite secure) the rest of the pole stickes into the storage area.
<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3df04b3127cce9456eff080010000001610" border=0>
Access to the aft storage area is not hampered by the pole.

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3df06b3127cce944032c5b1370000000010" border=0>On the hard &
Under Roof Cave Run Lake KY
Ray Seitz C 250WB #628 Sea Major

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 02/17/2003 : 14:00:13

See the tech tip

http://www.cox-internet.com/arlynstewart/c250mods/popframe.html

The plastic blocks are screwed to the liner.

<img src="http://www.cox-internet.com/arlynstewart/P0000435.JPG" border=0>

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
R&R N/E Texas and Great Lakes

[url="http://www.cox-internet.com/arlynstewart/"]Arlyn's C250 Mods n Cruisin Stories[/url]

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Dragonfly
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Response Posted - 02/17/2003 : 22:29:55

Great Ideas - thanks - I think I need to take my cordless drill to the boat next weekend.

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