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Sneaks
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 2020 City/Region: San Diego (Encinitas)
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Brat
Photos: Jenny B and C-Brat
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:07 pm Post subject: Starboard electronics mounting plate for a C-16 |
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Many Brats put a piece of starboard on their transom so they can experiment with transducers etc. without constantly filling old holes and drilling new ones. I'm like that about electronics. Never totally satisfied, I like to experiment but after seeing and filling'/matching dozens of holes forward of the helm I decided to take a page from the transom guys.
I installed a removable starboard "shelf" just forward of the helm and it will be used to mount my "current" chart plotter/sonar/whatever else. 4 holes are used to screw up into the shelf "legs" and tapered to fit the location.
This is the shelf with legs
This is the mounting location, predrilled
This is the final installation. Not screwed in yet, I'll wait until my electronics are here. President Buchanan is holding it down temporarily.
If I decide to switch the stuff around or upgrade it's a lot easier to replace a piece of Starboard than fill/drill yet again and if I'm lucky I may not even have to replace the Starboard.
Don _________________ Mary & Don Anderson
Brat #483
"Jenny B" 2005 C-22/F75 sold, Oct. 2008
"C-Brat" 1993 C-16 angler/50 hp
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice Don! _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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Matt Gurnsey Dealer
Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 1532 City/Region: Port Orchard
State or Province: WA
Photos: Kitsap Marina
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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I like. EVen if one wanted to mount the units lower for clearance, the starboard piece would allow easier mounting and dismounting. _________________ Matt Gurnsey
Kitsap Marina
www.kitsapmarina.com
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Sneaks
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 2020 City/Region: San Diego (Encinitas)
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Brat
Photos: Jenny B and C-Brat
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Matt Gurnsey wrote: | I like. Even if one wanted to mount the units lower for clearance, the starboard piece would allow easier mounting and dismounting. |
Thanks guys. All one has to do to lower the shelf is to unscrew the legs, cut them shorter, and reinstall a little further back. I started out at the highest point since it's easier to shorten than lengthen legs.
There's also a couple of hidden "pockets" under the shelf that can be used to store small items you don't want anyone to readily see.
Don |
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breausaw
Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 1222 City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Triple J
Photos: Triple J
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job, gives me some ideas for winter projects. _________________ Jay
2007 22ft C-Dory Triple J 2007-2012
2007 25ft C-Dory Triple J 2012-2018
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c-ness
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 521 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-weetness
Photos: C-weetness
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, very nice. I'm thinking too. This board is a constant source of inspiration. |
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