MODIFICATIONS: MAST STERN SUPPORT

MODIFICATIONS: MAST STERN SUPPORT

Now I can better explain why
we have this not very attractive wooden crutch in our cockpit…
For our ‘Little Loop‘ adventure this summer
we will have to keep the mast lowered for a portion of the trip
due to low bridges and some lock restrictions.
Two issues:
1. Restricted head room in the cockpit for my six foot Captain.
2. We wouldn’t be able to install the canvas.
(foul weather and those dreaded mosquitoes
that apparently love nibbling on the Anglophones could be issues)
We asked Stephane at Metaltra to make us an extension for the stern mast support…
He came up with the perfect solution,
a 23″ stainless steel pipe with a galvanized steel insert
that fits perfectly into the existing extension.

…an extra 23″ that will allow us or rather
Captain François to be able to stand up in the cockpit comfortably.

…it fits perfectly into the existing support…

 

…elevating the lowered mast…

 

…and can easily be removed and stored below for trailering position….

 

…another bonus is being able to install the bimini and dodger…

 

…ugly wooden crutch all gone…
…Just one more of the Captain’s creations
to make our life onboard more comfortable.
BOAT MODIFICATIONS: Galley Improvement

BOAT MODIFICATIONS: Galley Improvement

Last year I found that a port-side galley and a starboard-side refrigerator
was an awkward configuration.
So Francois has worked out a set-up that will make galley life onboard R.E.D.
a lot more convenient.
To do so we will have to make the P1 hold less accessible
but since it is the smallest storage area,
the plan is to store items infrequently needed there.
… our Dometic CF50…
…the plan…
…navigation tools are coming in handy…

…the base layer – access for the ‘hold’…

…base layer part II – cutting holes for the ‘important’ stuff…
…making sure the ‘important’ stuff fits…
…the middle layer – access for the power cord…
…the middle layer – allowing ‘breathing’ room…
…the middle layer – front view…
…tint primer…
…when one tint won’t do, try another…



…applying the trim…

…trap to access S1 hold…
…access to power outlet…

…holds all the ‘essentials’…

…extra containers to hold galley gear…

…new 12 V outlet with 6 amp fuse installed port side…
…installed astern to existing galley and secured with 6 anchor bolts…

…it works!!!…

…now I can’t wait to bring the rest of the galley gear onboard…