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capfrank
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Initially Posted - 02/12/2002 : 08:58:03

I have added 2 cockpit coaming boxes last year, to increase stowage capacity of small items while underway. I originally wanted the teak box, but settled for the plastic, with fiddle. The installation was simple, using a jig saw, drill, paper template supplied and marine goop. I also added an access hatch, 13" X 16" if I remember correctly, to the lazzarette. It was installed in the vertical of the foot well, a foot or so aft of the companion way, and allows for additional storage, and easy acces to the back of the electrical panel. All 3 installations look "smart", and has added a little more convienence to sailing! If any one would like pictures, just e-mail me, and when the snow clears up, I will take pics.

Fair winds and following seas, _/)
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Captain Frank P. Grande
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Sailing Adventures in Maine
www.goddesscruise.com
capfrank@mint.net
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Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/12/2002 : 15:43:33

Cap'n: Sounds like you have a host of ideas to forward to Mark Melchior for the Tech Tips section of the association site. Have you looked at that section? Many owners have provided pictures and descriptions of their creative enhancements and solutions.

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

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 02/12/2002 : 20:26:04

Frank, I just purchased a 10"X20" Access hatch and have thought about putting it on the vertical as you discribed. It would make quite a lump on the horizontal seat under the cushion. Are you satisfied or would you rather have put it on the horizontal for better access? Thanks. Ed on 'Yahoo'

Ed Montague
1978 #765 SK, Stnd, Dinette

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capfrank
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Response Posted - 02/16/2002 : 08:29:34

Dear Ed,
By putting the access hatch in the vertical, the seating is undisturbed. As you mentioned, it would make quite a lump. 7 yrs ago I thought about it, and decided it was not worth the effort.
#1. Watertight integrity
#2. The lazzerette is quite deep at this point from the cockpit seat elevation, and would require a shelf to be of any use.
#3. By installing the access hatch in the vertical and making use of the plastic "box" that fits it, additional storage was complete in one step. I try to do a few upgrades each spring, and still launch early, in May so that I sail, rather spend July on upgrades. SSI is the company I purchased the hatch and box from.
#4. By placing the hatch in the vertical, an added bonus is easy acces to the back of the electrical panel.
Hope this helps, think spring!

Fair winds and following seas, _/)
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Captain Frank P. Grande
Goddess of the Sea Cruises
Sailing Adventures in Maine
www.goddesscruise.com
capfrank@mint.net
207-877-7824

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capfrank
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Response Posted - 02/16/2002 : 09:02:27

Dear Dave,
I do have a host of ideas, many of which I have already utilized.
Here are a few:
#1. 12 volt plug in cockpit, aft to stbd in the coaming. Handy for plugging in search light for night time motoring in to harbors and avoiding lobstah pots. (Maine spelling, lol). Also I have a hand held chart plotter, Garmin 175, which is useful in dense fog. (I sail in Maine ).
#2. 12 volt plug below, to stbd, for a vacuume cleaner, cell phone, camera, etc.
#3. How about a solid door between main salon and head? BIG project, bigger than you might think at first! The mast compression post is not square with the stbd bulkhead. The overhead is curved, as well as the sole. I took 3/8 plywood, sanded, white marine paint applied so as to look clean & not absorb moisture, and fabricated a tri-fold door. It stacks perfectly in the head compartment, while in the open position, and of course provides privicy while in the head, or changing clothes.
#4. How about a solid door to the V-berth? This one is a bit simpler, but no cake walk either. The top needs to be curved, but the bottom if flat, and comes down to the bottom of the cushion in the V-berth.

So, head privacy is assured, no matter where people are sleeping. Both doors stack in the open position in the head. I do own a digital camera, and can easily make these photos available to the group, once the temperature rises above 32, or May, which ever comes first.

Fair winds and following seas, _/)
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Captain Frank P. Grande
Goddess of the Sea Cruises
Sailing Adventures in Maine
www.goddesscruise.com
capfrank@mint.net
207-877-7824

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capfrank
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Response Posted - 03/25/2002 : 15:29:18

Dear all Sailors,
I have posted a picture of the vertical access hatch I installed in the cockpit at http://www.goddesscruise.com/Aphrodite.htm http://www.goddesscruise.com/Aphrodite.htm

Fair winds and following seas, _/)
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Captain Frank P. Grande
Goddess of the Sea Cruises
Sailing Adventures in Maine
www.goddesscruise.com
capfrank@mint.net
207-877-7824

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 03/26/2002 : 13:07:12

Thanks for the photos Frank. I installed my access hatch in the same place. The only difference is my hatch is hinged on the bottom and latched on top. I didn't want to fight the lid while reaching in. This addition makes a huge improvement on my 1978 boat.

Ed Montague on 'Yahoo'
1978 #765 SK, Stnd, Dinette ~_/)~

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