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Looking aft with camperback window rolled up to expose screening. We are told that the screening blocks visibility from the rear, although we see fine from inside. Fan clamps to transom bars and makes a big difference in hot weather. Nylon mesh bags sit down inside bars to hold drinks, water jugs, and propane cylinders kept in a porous nylon bag. Any leakage should go out of the splash well outlet. We normally lash a large cooler on the bars when underway to free up floor space. Rear panel goes behind lazerettes to free up significant space.
Looking aft with camperback window rolled up to expose screening. We are told that the screening blocks visibility from the rear, although we see fine from inside. Fan clamps to transom bars and makes a big difference in hot weather. Nylon mesh bags sit down inside bars to hold drinks, water jugs, and propane cylinders kept in a porous nylon bag. Any leakage should go out of the splash well outlet. We normally lash a large cooler on the bars when underway to free up floor space. Rear panel goes behind lazerettes to free up significant space.
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Another view of transom bar storage. Folding coleman chair fits over porta potti to save space.
Another view of transom bar storage. Folding coleman chair fits over porta potti to save space.
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Led rope lighting installed under both port and starboard gunnels draw only .4A. Only one side is needed to illuminate the cockpit and much of the cabin. The rope over the cabin is just for fun.
Led rope lighting installed under both port and starboard gunnels draw only .4A. Only one side is needed to illuminate the cockpit and much of the cabin. The rope over the cabin is just for fun.
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Collapsible oak boarding ladder for my bride is sturdy and stowes compactly.
Collapsible oak boarding ladder for my bride is sturdy and stowes compactly.
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Ladder stowed up under gunnel
Ladder stowed up under gunnel
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Coleman chairs are comfortable and have a handy pull up shelf. Chairs are stowed under gunnels when trailering.Also note the cleat added inside the cockpit at the end of the gunnel tray. This is used to tie off and adjust the middle fender and to tie off the forward and aft docking lines so that they are in hand as we step onto the dock.
Coleman chairs are comfortable and have a handy pull up shelf. Chairs are stowed under gunnels when trailering.Also note the cleat added inside the cockpit at the end of the gunnel tray. This is used to tie off and adjust the middle fender and to tie off the forward and aft docking lines so that they are in hand as we step onto the dock.
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Added washdown pump under starboard lazerette and waterproof 12 V outlet. Bracket to hold magma cooking surface mounted with starboard spacer. The washdown is configured to take water from either the fresh water tank or externally. Added the red switch cover to reduce chance of accidentally energizing pump and to give visual indication that the pump is powered on. The water source can be easily switched between internal and external with a simple valve. Nylon strap / snaps in front of washdown hose secures starboard Coleman chair for trailering. Life buoy at far left is mounted to starboard aft wall of pilot house for quick deployment.
Added washdown pump under starboard lazerette and waterproof 12 V outlet. Bracket to hold magma cooking surface mounted with starboard spacer. The washdown is configured to take water from either the fresh water tank or externally. Added the red switch cover to reduce chance of accidentally energizing pump and to give visual indication that the pump is powered on. The water source can be easily switched between internal and external with a simple valve. Nylon strap / snaps in front of washdown hose secures starboard Coleman chair for trailering. Life buoy at far left is mounted to starboard aft wall of pilot house for quick deployment. *
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CD wet bar
CD wet bar
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Switch Panel mounted on teak includes switches for port and starboard LED lights, additional Rule 1100 bilge pump plus one spare. Covered fuse panel to left is accessible and labeled.
Switch Panel mounted on teak includes switches for port and starboard LED lights, additional Rule 1100 bilge pump plus one spare. Covered fuse panel to left is accessible and labeled.
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Starboard Cockpit with teak batten and new dri dek.
Starboard Cockpit with teak batten and new dri dek.
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Aft view from pilothouse
Aft view from pilothouse
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 Starboard aft corner. Star board cutting board makes a useful flat surface on the lazarette which is held in place by the corner camperback panel and a grippy piece of rubber under the starboard.
Starboard aft corner. Star board cutting board makes a useful flat surface on the lazarette which is held in place by the corner camperback panel and a grippy piece of rubber under the starboard.
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Port Cockpit updated with brass boarding ladder hooks, new dri dek and teak trim strip.
Port Cockpit updated with brass boarding ladder hooks, new dri dek and teak trim strip.
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Starboard side view of Coleman chair with fold down side table. Life ring on the rear cabin bulkhead is ready to grab.
Starboard side view of Coleman chair with fold down side table. Life ring on the rear cabin bulkhead is ready to grab.
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starboard cockpit ready for cruising
starboard cockpit ready for cruising
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Fish cleaning / cutting board lives on the port lazarette and makes a handy surface to use while dining or using the CD bar. Stays put because it is captured by the camperback corner and grippy rubber under tray.
Fish cleaning / cutting board lives on the port lazarette and makes a handy surface to use while dining or using the CD bar. Stays put because it is captured by the camperback corner and grippy rubber under tray.
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sunshower positioned with hose into cockpit for warm water shower.
sunshower positioned with hose into cockpit for warm water shower.
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Album: "Hot Tub" Project
Changed: 12/04/08
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