Recent content by kennharriet

Even though this install does not have the 12”gooseneck, I have not experienced any water intrusion, even in rough conditions. The exhaust is mounted 13” above waterline and above the strake. The through hull fittings on the sink drain and bilges are lower and below the strake, about 11” above...

Here’s a pic of what I was talking about.

You can see the fuel tank cap and fuel lines in the center photo. The tank is less than 12” below the bottom of the heater. I don’t think that’s too critical as the heater will pump/pick up fuel at least as high as the length of the fuel line. I made a tight fitting 3” high plywood box for the...

Here are some previous comments from Thataway Bob that I followed: “The windlass should be wired to the engine start battery for several reasons. One is that you should always have the engine running when using the windlass--drive the boat to where the bow is directly over the anchor, and take...

I noticed a few of the failed rivets were leaking in very wet SE Alaska weather last spring. My intention was just to seal those offending rivets. To make a long story short, I ended up drilling and punching out all of the rivets. They were replaced with stainless 3/16”x1” bolts. That area...

I’m not sure if this or something similar might work on your 16. On our 22 the Wallas 1300 is mounted in the otherwise wasted space on the outboard side of the front port seat cushion. I added a partition in the box under the seat that it is mounted to which is easily removed for service. The...

We have also been eyeing the GX2. Is there a reason it could not be mounted further forward over the existing Lewmar footprint? In order to load the dingy on the roof, it would be much easier to stand aft of drum winch. Also the power is already there for the Lewmar. Always looking for...

Navionics has auto routing which is a nice tool,

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I posted a Vberth Bedding system for sale in the marketplace forum if interested. https://www.c-brats.com/threads/vberth-bedding-for-sale.33133/

For sale is this newer used condition Vberth bedding system in very clean condition. It has removable sheets with a reversible weight top and bottom quilt system for different temperatures. No pets. Price is $150 including shipping. Thanks for looking, Ken...

Here are a few ideas we have come up with over the years. We mined under the Vberth as many others have done which is a significant storage addition. In this area we keep a spare anchor and rode, spare props, tools and some food storage. I built two drawers under the helm seat. The shallow...

I ordered this Smartsheild product today. It is 10mm (1/2”) with an R20 value. Plans are to use 3M aerosol adhesive to apply it on the hull and ceiling of the Vberth and possibly on the cabin ceiling.