Looking for ideas

[fred1diver]

Hey everyone
I am redoing my galley / stairs….
I want to have easy access to open and close the water and gas valves, they will be located in front of my motor, how would you design a panel to hold said valves?

 

[shemandr]

The problem at least for the blue valve handle is that it is right where the step will be. So from one of the step risers it will be a reach to grab the valve and you won't be able to see it..
It might be better to relocate the valve to somewhere where you can make an easily used access panel. I can't think of a reason that valve can't be relocated.
The other valve my early morning eyes don't see. But on my Ranger 29 with the A4 engine, the gas shut off was right at the tank, not near the carb.
I would look for a place on the side of the engine where there could be access from the 1/4 berth. A hinged panel which would fold down and uses a latch on the top to keep it closed when not in use could work. You might even get access to the oil dipstick in there. The hatch could be decorated with a nice wood panel finished bright, or creatively with a port, or whatever else.

 

[Will Gilmore]

Have you considered an electronic valve?
12V Low-Pressure Brass 1/4" Solenoid Valve | West Marine

Put the button anywhere you want.

-Will