[C320-list] Christmas

[Jeff Hare]

I have considered making a new fridge top all together by getting a new piece of solid surface that fits the whole opening. 

From there cut enough of a chunk off the port edge so that the large piece can be hinged at the back edge and open (like it does today).  The small end piece could be loose like today, but will be much smaller, or possibly even perm sealed in place if there was good enough access to that area.  

Maybe have a fiberglass guy make an insulation shell for the underside, and install good gas risers and an appropriately positioned handle and now you have pretty much full fridge access in one shot. 
And while we're at it add LED lights that come on when the door is opened. 

Hey,  why not? We're all off spending all this virtual cash!

Cheers. 
-Jeff
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
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Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:14:05 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas

There is usually more than one way to skin a cat. We mounted hinges on the
port edge, the outboard narrow edge and that seems to work fine. We also
found that when the port lid is open, you can also open the aft cabinet door
under the refer lid and it holds the refer lid open. An unexpected benefit.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr de Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: pat reynolds [mailto:lorasalum at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:05 AM
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Port side needs to float because of the cabinet above which would not allow 
hinged lid to fully open



----- Original Message ----
From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
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Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 7:04:13 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas

Mike,
Interesting.  On our refer we have hinges on the starboard side lid but the
port side is floating.  Wonder if they both were floating when they came
from the factory.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Mike Ott
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:28 PM
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Sorry all, got off on a tangent with the Nav station / galley splash shield
(I'll take some pics and post them soon).  
Amanda Lu got hinges for her refer lids.
Mike 
"Amanda Lu"
508

--- On Mon, 12/27/10, Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:


From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 9:24 PM


Mike/Allan,
I'm so glad Diane does not watch this list!  Though I could have done the
DIY approach and had enough money left over to fill the lazarette up with
sponges.  Instead I probably funded Catalina employees Christmas party.
Happy holidays everyone!
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
PS. Was Somerset the only one that got a gift from Santa?

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400
BruceHeyman at cox.net

-----Original message-----
From: Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 01:32:46 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas

Check out ePlastic.com for a 2' X 4' X1/4' sheet of Plexiglass material. 
The sheet cost about $80 including shipping.  Following directions, also
internet supplied, I bent the Plexiglass with small propane torch to follow
the Nav station contour.  Fastened the panel with 4 #10 ss screws and it
came out nice.
Mike
"Amanda Lu"
#508

--- On Sat, 12/25/10, Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:


From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Saturday, December 25, 2010, 5:25 PM


I've learned to suspend all business sence when it comes to our boat and
habit.  Since it is the lap top that typical lives at the nav station I'm
not sure HP considers a sponge as an acceptable dewatering device.
Merry Christmas.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400
BruceHeyman at cox.net

-----Original message-----
From: "allan.field at verizon.net" <allan.field at verizon.net>
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Sent: Sat, Dec 25, 2010 22:16:58 GMT+00:00
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Bruce - Do you have any idea how many sponges you can buy for $200? (Grin!)
- Allan

Allan S Field
Sent via DROID X on Verizon Wireless

-----Original message-----
From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
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Sent: Sat, Dec 25, 2010 21:58:29 GMT+00:00
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Jim,
I stopped by the Catalina factory in FL this Wednesday.  They gave me a
quick tour and I ran into Gerry.  They say that it is compatible with our
boats.  Costs just under $200 including shipping to CA.  They have to make
it so I probably won't get it till the first week of the new year.
Best,
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400
BruceHeyman at cox.net

-----Original message-----
From: Jim Sweet <jamesweet at frontiernet.net>
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Sent: Sat, Dec 25, 2010 21:44:59 GMT+00:00
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Does the splash guard fit the Mk I and where did you get it?  Thanks.

Jim Sweet
TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Heyman" <bruceheyman at cox.net>
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Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 2:36 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Christmas


> Merry Christmas everyone.  What did Santa bring your 320?
> Ours got a MKII's splash guard for the galley sink.
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
> > Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
> BruceHeyman at cox.net
> >