My contessa does not have an inboard engine and I don't plan to put one in. However I would like the access hatches for easy access to storage. Someone previouse to me has semi permanantly sealed off the previouse engine room access hatches in the cockpit by laying a heavy bead of 4200 sealant around the edges and screing the hatch covers down. I am removing that now cuz I'd like easy access to that storage area, was wondering how it is usually rigged for boats with engines where it is sealed from water that comes in the cockpit but also easily accessible for engine service.
What kind of gasket and fasteners are used to keep the hatch down and water tight while remaining removable when needed?
1 2010-08-25 09:24:16
Topic: engine compartment hatches (3 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
2 2010-08-14 07:44:16
Topic: storage in cabin sole (4 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
3 2010-08-14 07:38:42
Topic: through hull for sewage outlet (8 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
So I'm looking to put in a 1 1/2" through hull for the out from the head as the boat does not currently have one (only an onboard holding tank in the V Berth). Anyway, I've got a bronze sea cock and through hull to install and was wondering if anyone had pictures or could tell me where the through hull has been placed in their boats. Further more it seems that the actual thorugh hull is very long for the amount of deck it has to actually pass through and because of space I'd rather not build up a backing plate of 1 1/2" or so that would be necessary to snug down the seacock on the through hull, that leads me to my question... is it ok to cut off threads of the through hull or is it recommended you install with all the threads and a thick backing plate?
Also I have a jabsco hand pump head and was wondering if there needs to be an additional check valve on the sea cock to prevent the water from running in through the head or if the heads one way valves tend to do the trick (or maybe it's no an issue at all?)
Ok, look forward to other peoples thoughts
Wil & Didi
4 2010-07-23 10:25:29
Topic: interior redesign? (4 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
has anyone ever redesigned their interior? if so, any tips/pics or links to help on this??
we're looking to redesign for our small family, including the galley and settis