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Adding stern locker to CS17


MisterMoon

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I've always wished for a bit more storage in the rear of my no-lazarette CS-17. Also, the cockpit benches aft are too narrow to be all that comfortable. To help that problem, I built a removeable bench to fit the aft cockpit before the EC. It worked very well and it gave the helmsman more seating options and increased overall comfort. I finally realized that the rearmost 20" of cockpit wasn't really necessary, so why not put a locker there? And that's what I've done.

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It needs to be glassed and painted still, but I'm pretty happy with the result giving more convenient storage and more floatation as well as increased lounging space. Win-win-win, especially since I don't really care about the lost footwell space. Decking over the forward cockpit proved to me that I won't miss it.

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After fitting the forward hatch and working out a kayak style bungee hold down for it,  I am now questioning whether I will ever be putting anything in there as it is hard to reach while under way.  I think you have a good idea decking it over as these boats are not lacking in storage space.  

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Hey oyster. I have not forgotten those fine shrimp and grits!

No fuel tank Dave. My fuel tank lives on a platform under the thwart in the middle of the boat. You can see the red tank in one of my photos. The fuel line runs from there through the starboard seat locker and will now exit in the aft center of this new locker.

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I don't know yet. Based on my experience with the movable bench. I'm pretty sure I would not want it any bigger. If I late find out there's a unanticipated issue, I'll let you know. One one or another we will know for sure after the Florida 120 in mid May. Dale, you should come!

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