I have a new Hunter 33 with an open transom to the swim platform. I discovered items left on the cabin sole will blow out the rear into the drink. Has anyone with ths same problem jury-rigged a solution?
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My solution
I have an H36--same seat design. I bought a cheap soft cooler that fills the space. Problem solved plus keeps drinks and snacks handy!
I have an H36--same seat design. I bought a cheap soft cooler that fills the space. Problem solved plus keeps drinks and snacks handy!
Open Transom
Here is what I did. However, the panel got kicked out a half hour out of Santa Barbara, on my way to ensenada. So I plan on moving it to the outer edge of the step (just aft of the housing for the transom shower). Michael
Here is what I did. However, the panel got kicked out a half hour out of Santa Barbara, on my way to ensenada. So I plan on moving it to the outer edge of the step (just aft of the housing for the transom shower). Michael
what is the panel made of
The photo is very helpful. What material is the barrier made of and how did you fasten it.
The photo is very helpful. What material is the barrier made of and how did you fasten it.
companionway boards
It looks like what you really want there are the exact same stainless steel channels that are used for the wash boards in the companionway! Then you could drop the board in place, or take it out at will...
It looks like what you really want there are the exact same stainless steel channels that are used for the wash boards in the companionway! Then you could drop the board in place, or take it out at will...
Re: Whagt is the panel made of
The panel is plexiglass. The mount is made of vinyl L channel used for hanging mirrors, or something like that. I glued it to the boat with GOOP. I had also glued the same channel around the top and bottom of the plexiglass to give it some rigidity. I wanted it to be able to be pushed out if the cockpit fills with water and needs to drain (although, I hope I don't get into conditions that I fill the cockpit with water...) Michael
The panel is plexiglass. The mount is made of vinyl L channel used for hanging mirrors, or something like that. I glued it to the boat with GOOP. I had also glued the same channel around the top and bottom of the plexiglass to give it some rigidity. I wanted it to be able to be pushed out if the cockpit fills with water and needs to drain (although, I hope I don't get into conditions that I fill the cockpit with water...) Michael
If you get pooped by a good sized wave, you'll regret blocking the exit for the 1/2 ton or so of water that's now radically ruining the trim/sailability/seaworthiness of your boat (to say nothing of your pants and shoes <g>). That open transom is there for a reason, and is a big safety improvement over the traditional pair of 2 inch hoses and scuppers. If you need to screen beer cans and/or small animals from going through it, I'd suggest using screen material - preferrably the plastic stuff. (Been pooped, and was really grateful for that transom opening.)
Safety Lines
Earlier when we first started healing, the engine key slipped out and almost went overboard. From then on, we have been quite concerned about items going overboard. We did put a longer chain on the engine key with a float that fits inside of the clear panel over the guages. The key cannot fall out. We also keep lines on just about everything else. However, we give some thought to some sort of safety net under the helmsman seat. In any event, we also have an extra engine key on board just in case.
Earlier when we first started healing, the engine key slipped out and almost went overboard. From then on, we have been quite concerned about items going overboard. We did put a longer chain on the engine key with a float that fits inside of the clear panel over the guages. The key cannot fall out. We also keep lines on just about everything else. However, we give some thought to some sort of safety net under the helmsman seat. In any event, we also have an extra engine key on board just in case.
netting is the way
It looks like installing some type of netting system under the helm seat and aft of the remote shower is the answer. This way you get the best of both worlds, namely ability of the cockpit to drain water and prevention of boating gear disappearing. Thanks for your comments everyone.
It looks like installing some type of netting system under the helm seat and aft of the remote shower is the answer. This way you get the best of both worlds, namely ability of the cockpit to drain water and prevention of boating gear disappearing. Thanks for your comments everyone.
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