"Standard Fire Extinguisher Compartment"

[cmk245]

Yeah I noticed the difference's in the liners into the 80's
There is ALOT of things changed when the 80"s boats were made.

I was looking to add Teak Step pads on my gunnels.
But I don't have the wide flat top area. Like Cams boat is. my top area is raised, and is only about a 1-1/2" wide,

Could mount something along side that area. Boat is a Bear to get into. from the outside. Have a milk crate for now to step on inside, have no rear seats to use. Had BOTH my knees replaced, don't move like I used to...
Want to put a step pads on flat edges and put non skid strips on gunnel top.

Have removable 2- step Garlick inside. boarding setup that I plane to be able to switch between both sides as needed. Has slots / hooks, to hang steps onto. Can remove when not used.

Will have to get some pics on here to clarify.

[cmk245]

Yeah I noticed the difference's in the liners into the 80's
There is ALOT of things changed when the 80"s boat were made.

I was looking to add Teak Step pads on my gunnels.
But I don't have the wide flat top area. Like Cams boat is. my top area is raised, and is only about a 1-1/2" wide,

Could mount something along side that area. Boat is a Bear to get into. from the outside. Have a milk crate for now to step on inside, have no rear seats to use. Had BOTH my knees replaced, don't move like I used to...
Want to put a step pads on flat edges and put non skid strip on gunnel top.

Have removable 2- step Garlick boarding setup that I plane to be able to switch between both sides as needed. Has slots / hooks, to hang steps onto.

Will have to get some pics on here to clarify.

[cmk245]

Oops, screwed up replied twice, sorry.

[SkunkBoat]

'70s decks did not drain overboard. They raised the deck and changed the hull liner or "Cap" to bring the gunnels up the same distance. If I remember the 70s Cap and deck were separate pieces.

[cmk245]

Yeah I believe I asked the question, about them a while ago (on here), about the deck drains. wanted to have them drain overboard, but are too low. Drain into bilge now.

No plans to raise deck at this point yet. Have to replace the wood Battery box shelfs, because of all that water coming in across them thru stringer hole.
Gonna have to pull motor and drive to get in there to check it all out and repaint bilge area.
Boat was stored outside, uncovered, before me, maybe years., and drains were plugged both sides with leaves and debris.
And drains on this boat are very important !!. since all go into bilge.

My old (1976) Aqua sport had overboard drains, but that was a O/B.
470 I/O, I'm dealing with. But Transom seems solid.
Will confirm after I pull Gimbal housing and motor.

Was planning on doing that anyway, just so I know what's there to be repaired.
Did get the Boat on Craig's list for FREE....got it from a storage yard. owner moved and left it and never paid storage. Got good bones, needs a bit of work. lol

[Destroyer]

I might be mistaken, but I believe that RWilson2526 made a post several years ago that showed his fire extinguisher mounted in a position just like mine. You might want to do a search on these forums.

[cmk245]

Thanks, D

[Cam]

Originally Posted by cmk245

Thanks Guys, Gives me some idea what they looked like.
But were NOT mounted in any ONE, Standard Place,,,,

Hey Cam, like the Rod Holders attached to Bimini Frame.
Look like Stainless.
Were they custom made, or available from a Vendor ?

Not stainless. They were aluminum with the plastic rod holders. It held up very well under some strenuous conditions at times. Very inexpensive. I think around $100. Mounted very easily. I loved it. I bought it online as suggested by a member here. I will look and see if I can find the site again.

Found this with simple search: Bimini top rod holder.
https://www.amazon.com/Oceansouth-Cl.../dp/B0188DBKP4

[cmk245]

Thanks Cam
Will check them out for later, Listing states 1" tubing.
My Bimini frame is 7/8", maybe will tighten down.