Dan Morehouse
Member III
I have been reworking my anchor locker because I want to install a windlass, and did not like the factory installed "chain locker" pan which has been the subject of much ink here. The pan isn't stout enough to mount a windlass without reinforcement and modification, and prevents access to the fasteners for the mooring cleats, bow pulpit, bow roller, hatch hinges, and the wiring for the forward nav lights. I began by reading everything on this site I could find which applied, and then...
Cut OUT the pan with a jigsaw. This was far easier than trying to remove it intact by prying, etc.
Pan loose. Note 1x1 lumber attached under edge of opening to give some meat to the flange screws.
Lots of extra space, previously wasted. Note door into V-berth on right, and drain hose from the pan on left still attached to drain tube. New bottom of locker will be below this existing drain tube 6"-8".
Masking tape showing location new bulkhead will be installed. Note stick protruding from existing drain location.
Will try posting pics of bulkhead install later.
Dan Morehouse
1981 E-38 "Next Exit"
Cut OUT the pan with a jigsaw. This was far easier than trying to remove it intact by prying, etc.
Pan loose. Note 1x1 lumber attached under edge of opening to give some meat to the flange screws.
Lots of extra space, previously wasted. Note door into V-berth on right, and drain hose from the pan on left still attached to drain tube. New bottom of locker will be below this existing drain tube 6"-8".
Masking tape showing location new bulkhead will be installed. Note stick protruding from existing drain location.
Will try posting pics of bulkhead install later.
Dan Morehouse
1981 E-38 "Next Exit"
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