Extra storage on a 456

Jul 30, 2012
3
hunter 456 jacksonville FL
Has anyone cut the cabin floor out to reveal the extra storage under ? I have seen pictures of boats with extra access cut on both sides of the cabin, in front of the settee and under the table. I was wondering how much extra storage could be gained? And if anyone had the measurements.
 

dakno

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Jun 22, 2009
209
Hunter 41DS new orleans
Fireman, not specific to you but on my H41 there was a floor panel between the galley storage floor bin in front of fridge and the wet bin with 5 thruhulls in front of companionway. This floor panel in front of sink was held in by 4 screws. I removed the screws and there was a large , dry storage area below. I drilled a thumb hole for lifting and greatly increased my storage area. Don't be afraid!
 
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Sep 11, 2011
390
Hunter 41AC Bayfield WI, Lake Superior
Fireman, not specific to you but on my H41 there was a floor panel between the galley storage floor bin in front of fridge and the wet bin with 5 thruhulls in front of companionway. This floor panel in front of sink was held in by 4 screws. I removed the screws and there was a large , dry storage area below. I drilled a thumb hole for lifting and greatly increased my storage area. Don't be afraid!
I did the same thing. Lots of extra space.
 

dakno

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Jun 22, 2009
209
Hunter 41DS new orleans
Sorry guys, just saw the messages, yes here we go...This is a large dry bin separated from the bilge with its own liner
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