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pierrem
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Initially Posted - 08/18/2004 :  22:23:41  Show Profile
My 84 tall rig's anchor locker is very soft. If you stand on it it gives way quite a bit. Any idea what caused this and recomendations for repairing. Finding a used one would be a great solution...but not likely able to find one.

Pierre
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  08:58:29  Show Profile
Hi Pierre,

The anchor locker hatch is of considerably lighter construction than the surrounding deck (which is plywood cored). So, the anchor locker hatch does flex when stepped on and could eventually crack 'n fail after too many flexes.

If you are concerned about the hatch breaking, you could reinforce the hatch with one or two "stringers" on the inside of the hatch. Or, reinforce it with a teak top layer (like a teak deck) that would sure look nice. Of course you could make an all new hatch...but that seems like too much work.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  09:08:37  Show Profile
Hi Pierre,

When I bought my boat, the lid to the anchor locker was VERY pliable. It looked like at one time there was a plywood backing on the underside, but the wood was gone.

I used some epoxy and fiberglass cloth to reinforce the bottom of the locker lid ... it isn't real pretty, and it still flexes a little, but it is much stronger now.

'Hope that helps ... good luck!
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  09:42:12  Show Profile
I seem to recall that mine has a thin layer of something glassed to the inside--perhaps 1/4" plywood (or thinner)--apparently by the factory. They might have decided to beef it up a little right after they made yours... Mine is certainly stronger than the flimsy skylight on the foredeck.
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Terry Annis
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  10:34:42  Show Profile  Visit Terry Annis's Homepage
On my boat I cut another piece of 1/4" plywood and glassed to the back, and added 2layers of glass to cover the edges and the new wood. While I was there I cut out an exit for the anchor rode so
it could be shut while at anchor.

Terry "LEMATIKE" #789
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  12:40:18  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
Someone must have registered a strong complaint regarding the anchor locker hatch. My 88 tall rig hatch is plenty firm and has a nice aperture for the anchor rode. Just goes to show that a Catalina listens to customer feedback, I guess.

Al
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  12:51:42  Show Profile
My '81 also has the aperture for the anchor rode. While the original lid (without any reinforcing upgrade) is still holding relatively firmly, it's certainly not beefy and perhaps would not be able to support my weight if I were to put on about 50 lbs.
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  17:35:50  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Pierre,

I reinforced both the lid and floor of my 1979 C-25 anchor locker.

My anchor locker lid came with what looks like it may be a core of 1/4" plywood that doesn't extend all the way to the edges, which were developing stress cracks. I added a couple layers of thin fiberglass tape to the underside of the uncored perimeter, which conformed easily to the existing shape, and seemed to stiffen it up. I then cut an 1" x 2" anchor rode clearance notch in the forward lip of the lid and locker rim.

For the anchor locker floor, I added a layer or two of 24oz glass roving with epoxy resin. I also made up an andjustable, removable divider for the locker to keep two rodes separated.

-- Leon Sisson
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pierrem
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  22:39:15  Show Profile
sounds like a fairly common problem...reinforcing it on the underside seems to be the solution.

thanks for the input.

Pierre
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