[Rhodes22-list] Long term cruising stowage

[Chris Geankoplis]

Hey Alex,
            I should have weighed it and considered it but each time when
both parts came together, I didn't have a scale.  I'll try to do it next
time I am preping the boat next spring.
           One cargo bar were made from a clothes bar from an RV (oval in
profile)  1/2 X 1 ", on the port side.  Couldn't get anymore so I used
square alum stock 3/4 or i" for the stb. side.  I then cut the aft sockets
to fit the profile of each.  On the forward end I cut a "U" channel of
appropriate dimensions.  The sockets themselves were made of 1/2" HDPE.  I
also made cap plugs for each bar for both to avoid any sharp or scratchy
ends.  I use a  Dremel to carve each cap.  The sockets were secured with 4
SS screws and finishing washers for each.  I've had them on board for the
last 15 years with no issues.  Be sure you settle on what dimensions you
will use on the under seat storage containers including your fuel tank so
you know how far to center line to place the bars.  My port bar is a bit
closer to center line than the stb. one based on what I stow under each
seat.  And yes, with all that stuff I do use a plug with an extra wrap of
rescue tape to keep the water on the proper side of the hull.  Good luck
with the project.

Chris G.
ENOSIS


On Sun, Dec 1, 2019 at 5:34 PM S/V Lark <Colealexander at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Can you add detail about your cargo bars under the cockpit seat?   I’ve
> been
> wanting to engineer something for this.   I considered rope, which would
> put
> the cockpit casting under stress compared to your system.    I didn’t want
> to add holes until I was sure.
>
> Have you ever weighed your gear?  I assume you need your cockpit plug under
> ordinary conditions?
>
> Alex
>
>
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