[C320-list] Cockpit Storage

[Jane & Ken]

Kevin & Brian,
   I have hull # 219 and I have used the coaming box storage devices since I bought the boat new.  My only comment is that the boxes should probably only be installed on the port side (two in the cockpit storage lid, and one just forward of the lid)
   The 'problem' with installation on the starboard side--on older models-- is that the box will extend into the aft cabin headroom area. Keep in mind that when the cockpit storage lid raises the items inside the box will "tumble around", but this has not been a problem for us.
   Ken
--- On Fri, 2/20/09, Kevin <onedrop7 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Kevin <onedrop7 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cockpit Storage
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 1:09 PM

I think having one or two of those netted boxes in the cockpit would be very
useful. I'd also be interested in hearing from anyone who can point out
possible negatives to putting these in (assuming, of course, proper
installation).

Here's a hi-res image: http://www.ssicustomplastics.com/images/46400800.jpg

I also noticed that West Marine is carrying some of their products:
http://tinyurl.com/link-to-WM

Kevin
Cecilia Ann, #211







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From: Amirault Family - S&B <amiraults at sympatico.ca>
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:00:10 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Cockpit Storage

My previous boat had cockpit coaming storage cubbies built into the seat
backs; one each side of the cockpit. These were a handy place to throw small
items and the local paper chart when not immediately needed. One of the
C320's short list of minor failings is a total lack of such storage places.
I truly miss them.

Has anyone installed any after-market fixed cockpit storage? I have been
snooping about the net and found a US company that manufactures such
products. I am considering installing their offerings in the back of the
port cockpit locker lid, and another in the upright area below the seat on
one or both sides of the cockpit. It would require cutting a hole of the
appropriate size in the installation area and then sealing and screwing the
fixture on inserting it into the hole.

See the link http://www.ssicustomplastics.com/netted%20boxes.htm for the
first netted box shown 46400800

and the link http://www.ssicustomplastics.com/coaming.htm for the coaming
box 49290600

I would appreciate opinions on whether it is a good idea to be cutting holes
in this fine boat at those locations. Would it be creating problems worse
than those the effort intends to solve?

Regards;

Brian Amirault

797 Waltzing Bear, too