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Like the look, but I am a simple guy
I think I am going to go with one of the hatches here on SBO with the inserts. Here is what I have at foot level. Unfortunately there are no markings anywhere to match with the manufacturer. Now if I could just get the crew to quit sleeping on the job I would have it made. :zzz:
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Hi Ray, sorry it took so long to reply..I had the bamboo left over from a hot tub trim project. I had worried about the water swelling the bamboo so I soaked a piece for about a week and did not see any problems. I think that using the shower is not a problem for the uncovered bamboo..Deke
Hi Ray, sorry it took so long to reply..I had the bamboo left over from a hot tub trim project. I had worried about the water swelling the bamboo so I soaked a piece for about a week and did not see any problems. I think that using the shower is not a problem for the uncovered bamboo..Deke
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Deke, I think bamboo is one of the nicer grasses that looks like wood. Pretty durable stuff.
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OK, first off I am resurrecting this thread.
I will admit that every time I go to cut a hole in my boat I tend to be a bit chicken and go real slow and this is no exception. I do have the Tempress 13x23 hatch (have actually had it for a few weeks) and went down and measured (old carpenter adage measure twice, cut once). Inside the locker in the lazarette it is 12.5" high, while inside the head it is 13" (at least down to where the separator is. The hatch opening is 10.5". It looks like I will wind up maximizing the opening. :wow:
For those of you bolder that I am, how much of an opening did you cut, and with me cutting so much will it impact the structural integrity of the floor which is also the ceiling of the aft berth?
For PaulJ's benefit I have pictures. The first picture is in the head with the hatch I got. The 2nd is the inside of the lazarette locker. Ray
OK, first off I am resurrecting this thread.
I will admit that every time I go to cut a hole in my boat I tend to be a bit chicken and go real slow and this is no exception. I do have the Tempress 13x23 hatch (have actually had it for a few weeks) and went down and measured (old carpenter adage measure twice, cut once). Inside the locker in the lazarette it is 12.5" high, while inside the head it is 13" (at least down to where the separator is. The hatch opening is 10.5". It looks like I will wind up maximizing the opening. :wow:For those of you bolder that I am, how much of an opening did you cut, and with me cutting so much will it impact the structural integrity of the floor which is also the ceiling of the aft berth?
For PaulJ's benefit I have pictures. The first picture is in the head with the hatch I got. The 2nd is the inside of the lazarette locker. Ray
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Deke, How big is your opening?
Looks like you cut all the way down to the floor and all the way up to the ceiling. Is that correct?
Been there done that!
I finally installed my Tempress 13x23" hatch between my head and my storage space. Very pleased as the fit was about perfect. Pictures for PaulJ. :2cool:
Pictures are tracing out the cut, the cut, putting butyl tape on the hatch for a nice seal, hatch partially installed, and hatch installed and closed. :dance:
I finally installed my Tempress 13x23" hatch between my head and my storage space. Very pleased as the fit was about perfect. Pictures for PaulJ. :2cool:
Pictures are tracing out the cut, the cut, putting butyl tape on the hatch for a nice seal, hatch partially installed, and hatch installed and closed. :dance:
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Nice hatch job RP!!
Maybe I will get time to even launch my boat this spring. Too much work after being off to Bonaire windsurfing for the last entire month. But boy was it worth it!! Sailed 16 out of the 26 days mostly on 6.0 and less. Last day on a 4.5 75L wave board.
Maybe I will get time to even launch my boat this spring. Too much work after being off to Bonaire windsurfing for the last entire month. But boy was it worth it!! Sailed 16 out of the 26 days mostly on 6.0 and less. Last day on a 4.5 75L wave board.
Ray!
Wow! That looks really good and it adds a great deal of functionality to your boat. It appears that you will have easier access to the storage.
Cool! It inspires me to fix the aft end of my cockpit with something more than duct tape.
Wow! That looks really good and it adds a great deal of functionality to your boat. It appears that you will have easier access to the storage.
Cool! It inspires me to fix the aft end of my cockpit with something more than duct tape.
Revised access door......................now I can really reach in deep to access area and without a flashlight.
Has anyone thought about this set up........????
paulj :troll:
Thanks ray
Has anyone thought about this set up........????
paulj :troll:
Thanks ray
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