MisterMoon Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 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. 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. Quote
Dnjost Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 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. Quote
MisterMoon Posted April 11, 2015 Author Posted April 11, 2015 The forward hatch on mine is only for stuff you need at anchor: sleeping bags and pads, camp chairs, camp clothes, extra food and water, etc. it's worth having the forward hatch, IMO. My boat did not have one originally and I'm very glad to have it now. Quote
Dale Niemann Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 What is the fore/aft dimension? I am re-doing 'Lively' and might do what you have done. tks dale Quote
MisterMoon Posted April 11, 2015 Author Posted April 11, 2015 It's 21" long by 32" wide. But the size was mostly dictated by the hatch I already had on hand. Quote
MisterMoon Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 Paying this off. Here is the (mostly) finished result. Still need to screw down the hatch and run the gas line for the outboard through it's little port aft of the hatch. Quote
Oyster Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 That looks very nice and functional. Hope things are going well with you and you can visit the region again and have some shrimp and grits again on me. Quote
Dnjost Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Did I read this correctly? Are you planning on putting a gas tank in there? If so...ventilate. Quote
MisterMoon Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 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. Quote
Dnjost Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 I feel better now. I did see the tank alongside the CB case, but thought you might be relocating from the comment about running a fuel line through the hatch. Quote
Dale Niemann Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks for the measurements. If you would have not had the hatch or now after using it, would you have made it any bigger or smaller? thanks, dale Quote
MisterMoon Posted April 16, 2015 Author Posted April 16, 2015 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! Quote
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