(Sea Skipper) Scuppers enlarged to 1-1/2? with modified check valve to prevent wave induced back flow into cockpit. Thanks Les of EQ Marine for the parts!
(Sea Skipper) Raymarine E80 Display with redundant handheld GPS to port & 2nd fluxgate compass to starboard. Ray ST60 Graphic far right frees up space on main display normally devoted to data.
(Sea Skipper) Overhead chart storage, with weather instruments located each side. Speakers installed vertically in separate enclosures, with the sides attached to roof to help support shelf.
(Sea Skipper) Taylor?s pressurized kerosene heater, no electric power required - utilizes 1? flue. Fan mounted aft of flue can be aimed to direct a warm blast of air clear across the forward windows for demisting.
PowerTech OFS 15-1/4 x 14 prop & Permatrim M9 hydrofoil ? Thanks Da Nag for your write-up on the Permatrim unit. Performance (cruise weight, sea level & flat water) - WOT = 31.4 Kn SOW @ 5,750 RPM. Negligible vibration during low speed operation, smooth~easy transition to planing speeds, and...
Batteries are installed below the deck hatches to keep weight low and free up storage space in transom - house bank shown. Solenoid operated battery switches are remotely controlled from the helm station. Truss mounted to underside of deck hatch improves seal by preventing ends of hatch from...
Single (window) turn catch located at base of shower door opposite the hinge side will hold lower part of door tight against the sealing gasket eliminating "all" leaks. Several 1/8" drain holes were drilled in the aluminum door frame just above the lower gasket to duct the small amount of water...
(Sea Skipper) Lavac vacuum head with manual waste discharge pump. 2nd Y valve (hidden behind head) is used to route suction line to a bilge strainer mounted below cabin steps for use as an emergency bilge pump. Head is mounted at a comfortable height on an 8? PVC pipe cap.
(Sea Skipper) Galley unit ? Wallas stove located toward front of cabinet leaves space for microwave behind. Microwave raised 1" so door can be opened over stove top.