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Now what do we think of the new molded interior?
Good
38%
 38%  [ 41 ]
Bad
26%
 26%  [ 28 ]
Don't care
14%
 14%  [ 15 ]
Still haven't seen it to decide
20%
 20%  [ 22 ]
Total Votes : 106

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CatyMae n Steve



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nick, do you also have a large storage space under the dinette? (just trying to figure out where your water tank is located!)
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steve,

Yes, the gear I described above is stored in the aft seat of the dinette on top of the water tank. There is a piece of wood separating the tank from the storage area. I believe the storage depth is about a foot or so. I would go out and measure it but it's snowing like crazy, blowing 30 and there's a foot of snow on the cockpit cover.

Taking a tip from Mark, on Not for Hire, I added still more space to the area. Mark discovered that in the storage space there is a void between the tank and the hull, about 4-6 inches, but is covered by the wood floor. He cut the wood to access the void and reinstalled it vertically between the tank and the hull. Instant added storage.

Nick
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nick, when I start feeling human again, I'll go out and take a picture of the storage area under the aft seat...sounds like there are large differences between "then" and "now" boats Wink

Caty
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
ALL of our canvas-window covers, mooring cover, sides for camper canvas


Now that's a great idea! I think I'll throw mine in there as well (room for it too). Don't know why I didn't think of that previously.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Think about this. Lets say it was 1986 and C-Dory decided to go from the flat bottom to the V hull in front. How many of the people would be against it and now 20 years later, how many would like to go back to the flat entry? I suspect a few years from now, we will look back on this and wonder why we even debated it..
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The difference is that the 1987 hull was done at considerable cost to make a new hull mold, resulted in better performance, and cost the company money to accomplish. The molded interior cuts costs with a reduction in performance (the loss of usable storage space people are commenting on, among other things) so I guess it's comparing apples to oranges.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Valkyrie wrote:

Yes, the gear I described above is stored in the aft seat of the dinette on top of the water tank. There is a piece of wood separating the tank from the storage area. I believe the storage depth is about a foot or so.
Nick
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We have the same set-up and we are able to store an electric "hot pot", lots of canned food, syrup, rice, aluminum foil, assortments of flashlight batteries etc. Then under our forward "barber chair", we keep a tool box, a large 1st Aid Kit, spare prop, manuals for all of our electronics and a few other gadgets.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got a fridge in mine, so without that storage space on the water-tank, things would be a lot different. I doubt many of the new boats have a fridge in them so they do gain some back.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was not I that "discovered" the extra storage space between the water tank and hull on my 22. Some other (no doubt much older) Brats before me discussed that space on this board and I just followed along.

Enjoyed reading this discussion and compliments to the lucky Brats that could attend the SBS. You never know which thread on this board may hold the next helpful hint.

Also Nick didn't mention it but he and Marcia have perfected their own shrink ray, and it runs on 12v.

Mark

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I installed a charger and other related electrical stuff in the area above the tank.
There are photos in my album. Is this the same size area on all older boats? At
the deepest point, it's about 8", and the highest, probably 5".

Perhaps I'll move my charger a little and open the area between the tank and the
hull. Be a good place to store towels and other soft squishy items.

I wanted to leave some room in this area in case I need to install a galvanic
islolator or what a small inverter.

Mike
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark,

Shrink ray? That and careful planning!

Okay, just went out to Valkyrie, swept off the foot of snow and used hot water to thaw the snaps.

In the aft storage the Fortress (with carabiner attached to quickly connect to the spare rode) is on the floor, canned goods (on their sides) would surround the anchor (not now when it's freezing) and the canvas (window covers and camper sides) go on top of that. Foul weather gear is shoved around the edges and into the void. Seat is then replaced, sometimes forcefully.

I was wrong about the mooring cover and fleece blanket. They go elsewhere. Sorry about that. Just wanted to clear that up.

By the way, you can buy your own shrink ray after I get the patent registered.

Nick
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Nick, I meant the shrink ray as a compliment - you get even more stuff in there than me. I didn't know until this thread that the storage under the port, stern, seat had been reduced. I keep a danforth anchor (emergency and stern anchor) in this area. Also two spare propellers, and some misc fishing stuff. Depending on the trip I add more clothing or fishing stuff to this area. Except for the anchor I don't need quick access to anything I put under this seat or between the tank and hull so you can cram a lot of stuff in there. As I recall on Halcyon this area is Bill's dresser, bureau and shoe tree. El uses the area under the forward seat (with greater affect ) Wink for her wardrobe. Nick gave me the idea to separate the danforth anchor from its rode and keep the anchor under the seat and the rode in the cockpit. The rode can be used for other purposes and with a carabiner type attachment can be quickly attached to the rode.

Mark
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CatyMae n Steve



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CatyMae n Steve wrote:
Nick, when I start feeling human again, I'll go out and take a picture of the storage area under the aft seat...sounds like there are large differences between "then" and "now" boats Wink

Caty


almost human again Smile I just went out in the boat and measured:

It's 10 inches deep at the aisle edge and about 2 1/2 inches deep at the wall side...have a throw cushion, 1 life vest (nice flat one) and 2 cases that contain boat manuals...no microwave, no swimming pool, no fridge Smile

This new camera is a challenge for me...I can't get a clear picture for my life!
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks about the same size as mine. By the way I have had similar problems with my digital camera, after cleaning the lens they came out better. Thing couldn't figure out what to focus on.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cutty Sark wrote:
Looks about the same size as mine. By the way I have had similar problems with my digital camera, after cleaning the lens they came out better. Thing couldn't figure out what to focus on.

Sark


I just read the instructions (doh!) and found out mine has a "no-blur" feature...I tried a couple of shots and it seems to work! "when all else fails, . . ."
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