I have had Beckson and other manufacturers deck plates installed on a couple of boats - They are strong enough to support standing - pushing (hiking) in the 4" versions. Only problem I have seen is when you get up to the jumbo (6'+ sizes) and they are exposed to mucho UV. If someone was 'really bored - they could laminate a small Dorade box for the vent and keep it in place 24/7. A great winter project there. Please think 20 times before cutting a 4" hole in your boat. If you use the right size hole saw (recommended over saber saw type) they are nearly as strong as the deck they replace. I am installing a 4"er with 'booty bag' in my Sunfish tomorrow. Allows me access to hiking straps, daggerboard trunk,storage and I guess I will have ventilation 'down below' ! LOL. GO. LB/GF! M-17 # 316a 'that ain't bad gelcoat -it's "patina"! Team Geezer Racing.....Old and in the Way Arizona Sailing Squadron In a message dated 6/26/2008 7:53:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, seagray@embarqmail.com writes: They also seem pretty stable on decks where people can walk all over them... Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: <htmills@zoominternet.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:12 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Ventilation
When the boat heels and you are bracing your feet on the sides of things, will your foot punch a hole in a plastic deck plate?
Tod Mills M 17 #408, 1987 galley model BuscaBrisas
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Murphy Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:09 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Ventilation
Beckson is the name of the manufacturer of deck plates. They make 4", 6", and 8" screw in plates. I don't know what putting in one of these deck plates would do to the structural integrity of the walls in the cockpit, but
the idea sounds pretty intriquing.
Joe
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