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Bruce Ebling
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Initially Posted - 11/04/2004 : 23:27:23

Now that Selah is out of the water it is time to dig out the old photos of past boats. Two C-25's ago was a fixed keel 1985 boat that I owned for over 15 years. Owning the boat for so long, it had every modification I could think of. It will take a long time to bring my new boat up to the same standards. These pictures are of the cabinets that I built for "Rascal". We could store tons of stuff in them and never had anything fall out when heeled over. There were places for games, a wine bottle holder with real glass wine glasses, places for plates, anchor lights, stereo speakers and a whole collection of tupperware containers that held anything from snacks to popcorn. Now that I have a woodshop I am considering of building the same for Selah this winter. Anyway I thought you guys would like to see these old pictures as much as I did :-)
Bruce Ebling
1989 WK "Selah"

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John V.
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 00:00:32

Very nice Bruce. good luck with the replication. I just put a new roof on my workshop. I'm glad to have no leaks and tools that stay clean and not rusty. I have been considering puting storage bins in the space behind the seat backs in the salon.
Keep us posted on your progress.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 00:10:00

Bruce,

Do you have dimensions or drawings. That's probably the most practical cabinet storage I've seen. Very nice.

Al
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Ben
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 08:40:07

That looks like excellent workmanship, Bruce. I'd love to do something like that. You should manufacture these for C25s and sell them here on the forum. For as much as it costs for the store-bought teak cabinetry, you would soon be rich.

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matsche
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 08:58:59

Beautiful job! You obviously have a lot of talent. I noticed a small teak railing that seems to be screwed into the base of the settee. Is that for setting up a queen sized mattress between the settees for overnights? If so, do you plan on doing that to your new boat?

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 09:48:54

That IS very nice... can you tell us more? Im interested in how/what did you use to to secure the framing to the underside of the deck or the inside of the hull? Epoxy and short screws?

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 12:08:26

Very, VERY nice... We need details!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 13:00:23

WOW
Now that could be an awesome tech ed in the Mainsheet. I would love to do that to my boat. Do we use veneer ply or solid teak?

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John Mason
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 13:12:24

Very nice woodwork!

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 13:56:18

That definitely should have been the standard configuration from the factory. VERY NICE JOB! I've been planning on designing and installing cabinets with sliding doors, but not anymore.

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Bruce Ebling
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 19:17:21

Thanks to everyone for the kind remarks! The cabinets did work out well. There is so much space there to store things. Somewhere in the attic I have tracings (full size) of all of the plywood pieces. The method of construction is as follows: First take a piece of masonite to build a template that will go on the bottom of the shelf that also widens the shelf to the center of the seatback cushion. Once the fit is right make a new one out of plywood. Second, build the vertical bulkheads (1/2 to 3/4" plywood), 7 on starboard and six on port. I used screws to secure the bulkheads, but on my next set I will use an adhesive. Again make masonite templates. Be careful to fit the bulkheads as close to the shape of the boat as possible. Third its time to plan exactly what you are going to store in your new cabinets, I bought a whole bunch of tupperware (I looked pretty silly at the store measuring all of the containers). The idea is to have enough room for the container to fit, but also be able to remove it through the opening. This take some time and figuring. Fourth, install the horizontal shelves. The last step is to cut 1/4" ply for the cabinet face, measure carefully and then cut out the openings that will secure the containers and items you have selected to store. Last secure the face to the vertical bulkheads with trim pieces and brass nails. You can get pretty creative; I used a 1" thick piece of wood with a hole cut out to store the anchor light in. I also made a holder for a bottle of wine and the glasses holder. Use your imagination and I am sure you can improve on what I did. On another note, this improvement was featured in a Mainsheet many many years ago. If I can be of any help to anyone who wants to build a set of these cabinets let me know. I will also try to take more construction photos as I build my new set.
Bruce Ebling
1989 WK "Selah"

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 11/05/2004 : 20:06:38

Bruce,

That looks like a very practical and attractive project! Yes, please keep us informed as you replicate it. This is the sort of upgrade I'd like to see permanently documented in our Tech Tips section.

-- Leon Sisson

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 11/06/2004 : 08:53:13

Bruce,

I also happened to notice that you had intalled an Origo single burner stove and built in a cabinet with cutting board top, in the other half of the stove space. Slick. I need to check these photos out more closely. I might find some more modification ideas.

Al
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sailgal
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Response Posted - 11/08/2004 : 17:31:44

I'm a 250 owner but I can't help but come and look over your photos a few times a day! I'm so impressed with your work! I'd love to figure out something similar on my boat, but I think the C25 has more shelf room above/behind the cushions. Still you have my mind spinning!! Excellent job, good luck on your rebuild!

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clayC
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Response Posted - 11/10/2004 : 12:29:57

thoes cabinets are great! Could you tell me about the wood you used. how much do you need. that will make a very good winter project, any more info will be great.
Thanks,
Clay

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Bruce Ebling
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Response Posted - 11/10/2004 : 19:08:31

The project takes one half sheet of 1/4" for the cabinet fronts and about the same amount of either 1/2" or 3/4" for the bulkheads and any spacers you may need for storing items. Also you will need some 1/4" X 3/4" trim for the facia seams. All in all it is a fairly inexpensive upgrade; it just takes a lot of time to build it.
Bruce Ebling
1989 WK "Selah"

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