Don't try this at home!
10-09-2003 | 07:46 PM
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Don't try this at home!
Because it's not worth it. Nobody could tell me what was under the starboard side cabin seat so I felt compelled to look. The screws for the seat are in the pleat.
This is a steep portion of the hull (at least on a 29). There is a plywood stringer running through the center. The outer most area is only about 6 inches high and the closer compartment is 10 inches high. They both are about 6 feet long though.
It would be good to store canvas but that is about it. It took about 4 hours and $20 for the bilge paint.
This is a steep portion of the hull (at least on a 29). There is a plywood stringer running through the center. The outer most area is only about 6 inches high and the closer compartment is 10 inches high. They both are about 6 feet long though.
It would be good to store canvas but that is about it. It took about 4 hours and $20 for the bilge paint.
10-09-2003 | 08:03 PM
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Did you have to cut the decking out for that opening?
Haven't looked at how my 32' is. Maybe there's some hope after all for some storage up front.
Haven't looked at how my 32' is. Maybe there's some hope after all for some storage up front.
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10-09-2003 | 08:25 PM
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I used a RotoZip tool for most of it but a router or sabersaw would work. I followed the contour of the backrest. I notched the center stringer down about an inch because I didn't want to weaken it. I am sure I could have gone deeper but that was a saw blades worth.
Some sanding with those new 3M tiny disks was necessary. Lots of dust in the cabin.
The EASY thing to do would be go in through the side (kick panel?) not under the seat, and snap some canvas over it.
It hardly moves at all but just one small plastic block or rubber foot could be used to stop it from moving in and the other seat keeps it from moving out.
Oh yea, the bottom of the seat had to be upholstered as it raw plywood.
Lots of work for not too much space but maybe you have more room on a 32.
F
Some sanding with those new 3M tiny disks was necessary. Lots of dust in the cabin.
The EASY thing to do would be go in through the side (kick panel?) not under the seat, and snap some canvas over it.
It hardly moves at all but just one small plastic block or rubber foot could be used to stop it from moving in and the other seat keeps it from moving out.
Oh yea, the bottom of the seat had to be upholstered as it raw plywood.
Lots of work for not too much space but maybe you have more room on a 32.
F
10-09-2003 | 10:38 PM
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Wow, good work man.
Nice to know what's under there.
I kind of wish the wetbar wasn't so bulky & the seating wrapped around more to seat more people comfortably.
Have you done any other mods to your 29?
Nice to know what's under there.
I kind of wish the wetbar wasn't so bulky & the seating wrapped around more to seat more people comfortably.
Have you done any other mods to your 29?
10-10-2003 | 07:04 AM
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FC,
You are an industrious dude! I hope my wife doesn't see this or I am in big trouble...she's always moaning about storage space. I actually toyed with the idea of installing a hand held shower "inline" with the fresh water sink. The pump is under the cooler in the cabin and the tank is on the port sidecombing behind a door on my 29. I was going to put a T fitting on the pressure side of the fresh water line and run a tube aft. My last boat had a transom shower and everyone loved it...we boat in salt water and it's nice to have! Just isn't alot of room in the back for the unit and almost looks like I would have to remove the ice chest to get the work done. I think I am too lazy! BTW, you do nice work.
You are an industrious dude! I hope my wife doesn't see this or I am in big trouble...she's always moaning about storage space. I actually toyed with the idea of installing a hand held shower "inline" with the fresh water sink. The pump is under the cooler in the cabin and the tank is on the port sidecombing behind a door on my 29. I was going to put a T fitting on the pressure side of the fresh water line and run a tube aft. My last boat had a transom shower and everyone loved it...we boat in salt water and it's nice to have! Just isn't alot of room in the back for the unit and almost looks like I would have to remove the ice chest to get the work done. I think I am too lazy! BTW, you do nice work.
10-10-2003 | 08:30 PM
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I didn't like the quality of the transom showers I saw so I installed the tee in the water line near the tank. I added 20 feet of reinforced RV water hose and and left the threaded end on with a spray nozzle. I coil the hose up and feed it out through the side vent when I need it.
I fill the tank 1/3 of the way up and then when I am done boating for the day I can hose it off when it's back on the trailer.
The pressure isn't fantastic but about an $8 project.
I fill the tank 1/3 of the way up and then when I am done boating for the day I can hose it off when it's back on the trailer.
The pressure isn't fantastic but about an $8 project.
10-12-2003 | 09:55 AM
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FC,
I like your idea...if it is not too much trouble I would like to get some details with regard to the shower install. The t-fitting and 20' of RV hose are self explanatory but what type of nossle/showerhead did you use. My last transom shower had a trigger to control the water flow and the only similar thing I have seen in marine stores is a kit with 40" of hose and a hangar for 35 bucks! Also, what diameter RV hose did you use? You put the tee by the water tank in the cockpit area but isn't that up stream of the pump? How do you get the pressure?
Sounds like a good idea all around and with 20' of hose you could use it wash off the salt spray, etc. Do you have any idea how big the fresh water tank is on the 29, I think it is 5 gal.
Thanks in advance and have a good weekend.
G-
I like your idea...if it is not too much trouble I would like to get some details with regard to the shower install. The t-fitting and 20' of RV hose are self explanatory but what type of nossle/showerhead did you use. My last transom shower had a trigger to control the water flow and the only similar thing I have seen in marine stores is a kit with 40" of hose and a hangar for 35 bucks! Also, what diameter RV hose did you use? You put the tee by the water tank in the cockpit area but isn't that up stream of the pump? How do you get the pressure?
Sounds like a good idea all around and with 20' of hose you could use it wash off the salt spray, etc. Do you have any idea how big the fresh water tank is on the 29, I think it is 5 gal.
Thanks in advance and have a good weekend.
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10-12-2003 | 07:28 PM
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Gferdon,
The tee for the hose is on the pressure side of the pump so there is some lag when you hit the pump switch. I's say it is 5/8 RV hose and it is reinforced to hold normal tap water pressure so the 45 lbs from the pump should be OK.
The water tank says 13 gallons in the 2000 Fountain catalog but they might have changed it.
Here is an idea for a foot rest. It is non adjustable because of the angle and uses standard bimini top hadware. Sorry, she wouldn't move!
The tee for the hose is on the pressure side of the pump so there is some lag when you hit the pump switch. I's say it is 5/8 RV hose and it is reinforced to hold normal tap water pressure so the 45 lbs from the pump should be OK.
The water tank says 13 gallons in the 2000 Fountain catalog but they might have changed it.
Here is an idea for a foot rest. It is non adjustable because of the angle and uses standard bimini top hadware. Sorry, she wouldn't move!
