Since we're talking trash here, I'd like to share a recent simple, but satisfying boat improvement project of mine. The 32-3 has a handy trash pass-through from the galley to a built-in waste receptacle in the starboard cockpit locker. PO of my boat had donated a cheap waste basket which fit in the built-in receptacle, but which required serious wrestling to extract the waste for disposal. after many hours of consideration, I finally developed a solution comprising a simple frame which fits at the top of the built-in receptacle, and which holds a common trash bag in place, with the help of a loop of bungee cord, in a manner which allows civilized handling of waste.
The frame is fabricated of a very inexpensive vinyl product intended for use in vinyl siding, specifically a
5/8" x 1-1/2" J-channel. A heat gun was used to soften the material so it could be re-formed in the shape necessary to perform to it's new purpose. Images below show the finished product, and fabrication notes.
The finished frame, with bungee cord retainer.
The trash bag retainer frame in place, and ready for "deposits".
Sketch showing some of the fabrication details. If interested, I can provide further explanation.
No more trash bags hanging inelegantly from the oven door handle!