Yankee 30 Message Board

Posted by Norm on 2/6/2005, 4:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Odds and Ends"
67.5.148.139

Steve, You have a beautiful boat. I like the new and improved layout. The removal of that partial bulkhead just forward of the companionway, (with the two support posts), really opens up the saloon. Question: In the picture of the bilge, there is a cable bundle attached to the port side of the bilge..how are the clamps attached to the fiberglass? Also, what make/model of bilge pump are you using? Looks like a nice fit. Also, there seems to be a hinged panel attached to the stove enclosure...for more working space? How is it propped up when in use? As to under the cockpit, you're right, there is a ton of space.. the challenge is to organize it. From what I've seen so far on my boat, a wheel steering mod should be pretty easy....or as easy as anything is on a boat. Norm --Previous Message-- : My fuel tank is under the v-berth and came : from the factory that way. I have two : batteries. One mounted in the engine box on : the port side of the engine. That's my : starting battery. My house battery is in : the bottom of the cabinet under the : electrical panel, just to port of the : companionway steps. There are photos of : Amigo that show where I'm taking about here: : : : http://storm.prohosting.com/yankee30/amigo.htm : : I've also seen a battery on the shelf you : mention. : : Have you thought about all of that space : under the cockpit. With no tank under there : you've got all kinds of space for something. : Just poor access. : : --Previous Message-- : I'm starting to have some respect for the : Atomic 4. When I spun it up (without : starting it), the compression was : 60-70-120-80. I don't believe the 120 : reading..I think the gauge is off. After a : shot of Marvel's Mystery Oil in each : cylinder, and resting for a couple of days, : I started the engine and ran it for about 15 : seconds. After shutdown I rechecked the : compression and found all cylinders to be : with 2 pounds. : : Now my question: Where do you folks mount : the batteries? I want to install 2 group : 31's. There's only two places that seem to : make sense...under the aft dinette settee, : or aft of the companion way steps. There are : two shelves there, which would reinforcing, : but a nice fit for group 31 battery boxes. : Any thoughts? : : I plan to mount new AC and DC power panels : above the dinette...where are yours located? : Does this location work ok? : : My fuel tank is in the V-berth...is this an : owner mod? I think under the cockpit is a : better location...any thoughts? : : Like other posters...the iceboxes are a : mystery to me. The port one requires leaning : over the stove to get something from : it...doesn't seem too practical. But I can't : think of a better use for the space. I am : thinking of moving the stove to a spot : forward of the sink. This wipes out two : berths I know, but sure would provide a : better gallley. If I do this, then maybe a : proper nav station in the old stove location : would work, as well as being a better spot : for the new power panels. Now the old icebox : becomes a large pencil holder.. : : Any and all thoughts and comments welcome. : Norm : : : : :