Ignition and control panel

John

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Jun 3, 2006
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Catalina 36mkII Alameda CA
I have been looking at my engine ignition and control panel and wondering if I might be able to make it a little more sea worthy. It occurs to me that it would be simple to caulk the guts out of it however if the cockpit filled I would certainly lose the ignition and engine electrics. I have also considered building a water tight compartment by reducing the cockpit by about 18 to 20 inches and fitting the top with a bombproof hatch. (Ala Roger Taylor)ish. Has anyone thought about this or in fact made any such modification? For your consideration John