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Re: Hatch size

At some point when I get back down to mine I can measure. But that may be a month.

Dream_Inn

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Re: Pic Of The Day

I know exactly where I would put my fender if I was on that cruise 😃

Aqua_Aura

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Re: Transom assemblies and engine room makeover

First coat of Bilgekote white on the starboard side. Before you guys start wailing that I'm OCD for painting parts that will be hidden by tanks and appliances ... consider that it's only one coat. And there are brush marks. Plus, that's just how I roll. (Get it? Roll?)

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/5u/z8u6ec53wn2l.jpg

LaRea

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Re: Pic Of The Day

Haul out!

YYZRC

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Project: Folding steps for the engine room

My 370 engine room was built with a single U-shaped step bolted to the stringers. Today I replaced it with two folding steps mounted to the bulkhead -- a much better solution. It's safer and easier to use. If they are in the way, I can fold them up. And now I can reach into the bilge (which was not possible with the original step).

In the first photo (forgive the leaves and mess) you see the original step (this is aft looking forward). Normally, the fire extinguisher bottle is mounted to the bulkhead just forward of the step. The new steps are on either side of the fire extinguisher. Here's the product I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G6JYNC

If you attempt this mod, double-check what's on the other side of the bulkhead (in case a screw pokes through).