Gotcha.. something to consider! I just replaced that running light. Mast light, steaming light and deck light next...get your answers ready on wiring! Lol Jazz On Feb 4, 2016 9:12 AM, "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
That is the area I was referring to. My '77 model came with no access there so I added it. VERY handy. I have also installed a 6" diameter screw in inspection port near the top aft cockpit coaming on each side of my cockpit. Also very handy for dealing with the aft running lite or when adding wiring for an auto helm.
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On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 9:20 PM, Jazzy <jazzydaze@gmail.com> wrote:
Tom, there's a white hatch/door that's maybe 10 inches across on the aft wall of 5he cockpit right above that drain...is that what you're talking about or you mean making a hole somewhere else? I think it sorta shows in the pic. And I'll have a good look. My thru hulls for the drain appear to be pvc...X2
Jazz On Feb 3, 2016 4:45 PM, "Thomas Buzzi" <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
One other thing, As Dave said, check the hose AND thru hull on your
cockpit
drain. You will have to crawl under the cockpit or down the starboard side berth to get near them but a boat as old as yours should have it done. When I checked my 1977 built hull, the aluminum thru hull pipe that had the cockpit drain hole clamped onto it was loose enough for me to pull it right out of the fiberglass hull. I cleaned it all up and re epoxied it in place and changed the hose to pve where possible and will someday change out the aluminum to a bronze thru hull seacock. to do this I cut a hole in the aft wall of the cockpit. Make it big and you will have excellent access to all the parts you will have to inspect and/or change out. Also a good way to reach the transom when you have to thru bolt something to it. I then used a piece of "Starboard" as a hatch cover and screwed it in place over the hole with a rubber gasket. Well worth the effort. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 5:35 PM, Jazzy <jazzydaze@gmail.com> wrote:
Does this drain get a screen or cap of some kind? I see it's threaded as if... https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtnf7z48lia529k/20160202_152613.jpg?dl=0
Jazz