[C320-list] Rear Storage in Catalina 320

[Graeme Clark]

For what it’s worth I have always understood the two aft most lockers to be lazarettes.  The one under the lifting cockpit bench seat is just a locker!

We use that one for anything we need to access easily and quickly. Lines and fenders are stored at the back.  On the shelf in front are cleaning materials, oil, coolant, spare fuel can for outboard, emergency tiller and a kedge anchor.

The starboard lazarette (with the shelf) we use to store our shore power cable, hosepipe and a large bucket.

The port lazarette is left empty as I’m concerned about stuff interferingbwithbsteeringband below deck autopilot ram, but we do store trash bags down there on longer trips

Graeme
#366, 1966

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> On 13 Oct 2020, at 02:36, Harry Juris <harry at citron-too.com> wrote:
> 
> Jack I also have a '98 (#541). I am a little confused. You differentiator
> between the port stern locker and the stern locker. What are you calling
> the stern locker?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Harry Juris
> PolarStar
> 1998 C320 # 541
> Nyack Boat Club
> Nyack, New York
> 
>> On Sun, Oct 11, 2020, 09:05 Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Tom:
>> 
>> I keep the port stern locker relatively clear because it provides
>> important
>> access to many critical items – refrigeration, the steering column, fuel
>> shutoff, the digital compass for my EV-100 autopilot, a Racor 500 fuel
>> filter I installed to replace the headachy shorty filter under the aft
>> bunk,
>> wiring, etc.
>> 
>> You need to be able to get in and out of there quickly. On cruises, I do
>> put
>> garbage bags down there.
>> 
>> The stern locker holds items I need only occasionally. A big bag of used
>> line. A big bag of lifejackets. The 110-volt cord. Extra fenders. Spare
>> cushions. As well as some other stuff I probably will find some day and
>> go,
>> “Aha, that’s where it is.”
>> 
>> I would be careful about adding permanent shelving because you will also
>> need to crawl down there some day for access to hoses, the fuel tank and
>> some other things.
>> 
>> Lastly, I would be very, very careful about storing a generator or
>> anything
>> else gasoline-related down there. That’s a big fire hazard because fumes
>> or
>> leaks could turn your boat into one large bomb. I don’t believe the fridge
>> or other electronics down there are ignition-protected.
>> 
>> Google gas explosion boat and you will see startling photos of boats with
>> their decks blown off from small gasoline or propane leaks that
>> encountered
>> a sparky piece of electronics. Your insurance company would consider
>> citing
>> it as a reason not to pay you in the event if an explosion.
>> 
>> I have a board I installed along the port side between the stern rail and
>> a
>> stanchion. I use it to tie fuel canisters and an extra water jug on trips.
>> If I had a generator, I would put it in a bag and tie along there, too.
>> 
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>> Dolphon Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>> 
>> From: Tom Grass
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:05 AM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Rear Storage in Catalina 320
>> 
>> J
>> 
>>