Over the Covid-19 summer of 2020 my O'Day 26 stayed on the trailer in my driveway. I took the opportunity to do a few projects and thought I would share the results with the group. These were pretty easy projects and really make a big difference in the feel of the boat. I can't wait to try them out next season!
I built this custom anchor roller and installed for my Danforth Anchor! There was no good accommodation for an anchor attachment on this boat as the anchor rode chafe was on the rub rail and side of boat. This roller is attached by 4 3/8" SS bolts with 1/8" aluminum plate backers.
This SS Grab Bar is installed above the B-Berth access and will serve as a rod for a towel to hang in this doorway for privacy. Also, is a sturdy grab bar for use when getting in and out of the berthing area.
I also installed grab bars in the V-Berth and in the head as it is difficult to do your business in rough seas because there is really nothing to hold on to. This will be a welcome -hold on for dear life- accoutrement on those long passages on the Great Lakes!
I decided to put this frivolous addition onto my starboard bulkhead. When I head out for a week or so, I like to take some liquor along for the ride and never have a good place to put it. Solution...
A cabinet with a tray attached!
...and well stocked.
I painted the galley area white just because I like the look of the white paint against varnished teak. It really brightened up the cabin. Here you can see the stove locker closed up. I did an extensive modification on the inside of the stove locker as well.
Here you can see the stove locker open. The stove is a stainless steel, Gas One stove which runs on butane or propane. It is bolted down so, when you put it away, you just fold the locker door up and the stove fits in the recess where the fuel is - in this picture. There is room in the bottom of the locker for some pans and to the left room for a coffee maker and a half pound of coffee. Top shelf has eating utensils and the propane hose. Really slick. It has put some organization into an area that was always a jumble of stuff held in place as best I could with bungie cords.
I also installed the teak plate and cup holder above the ice box.
If you look to the right of the battery charger, you will see a dimmer switch. This goes to the LED strip lights I installed on both the port and starboard sides below the back rests and inside and above the stove locker. Provides some ambient lighting in an otherwise pretty dim saloon. As I said, I can't wait to try this stuff out.
I built this custom anchor roller and installed for my Danforth Anchor! There was no good accommodation for an anchor attachment on this boat as the anchor rode chafe was on the rub rail and side of boat. This roller is attached by 4 3/8" SS bolts with 1/8" aluminum plate backers.
This SS Grab Bar is installed above the B-Berth access and will serve as a rod for a towel to hang in this doorway for privacy. Also, is a sturdy grab bar for use when getting in and out of the berthing area.
I also installed grab bars in the V-Berth and in the head as it is difficult to do your business in rough seas because there is really nothing to hold on to. This will be a welcome -hold on for dear life- accoutrement on those long passages on the Great Lakes!
I decided to put this frivolous addition onto my starboard bulkhead. When I head out for a week or so, I like to take some liquor along for the ride and never have a good place to put it. Solution...
A cabinet with a tray attached!
...and well stocked.
I painted the galley area white just because I like the look of the white paint against varnished teak. It really brightened up the cabin. Here you can see the stove locker closed up. I did an extensive modification on the inside of the stove locker as well.
Here you can see the stove locker open. The stove is a stainless steel, Gas One stove which runs on butane or propane. It is bolted down so, when you put it away, you just fold the locker door up and the stove fits in the recess where the fuel is - in this picture. There is room in the bottom of the locker for some pans and to the left room for a coffee maker and a half pound of coffee. Top shelf has eating utensils and the propane hose. Really slick. It has put some organization into an area that was always a jumble of stuff held in place as best I could with bungie cords.
I also installed the teak plate and cup holder above the ice box.
If you look to the right of the battery charger, you will see a dimmer switch. This goes to the LED strip lights I installed on both the port and starboard sides below the back rests and inside and above the stove locker. Provides some ambient lighting in an otherwise pretty dim saloon. As I said, I can't wait to try this stuff out.