[C320-list] Raising navigation lights

[Jack Brennan]

Scott, how did you attach the nav lights to the boat in the new locations?

I built a solar panel platform on the stern using one-inch rail fittings from Defender.

Basically, it is two rails that span the stern from port to starboard behind the boom.

The forward rail is also tied to the backstays for stability.

The panels are connected to the rails with a large number of cable ties, which are surprisingly strong. That enables me to remove the panels quickly when a hurricane nears

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 310
Tierra Verde, Fl.



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-------- Original message --------
From: Troy Dunn via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Date: 11/12/23 9:05 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Cc: Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Raising navigation lights

Scott

Look up Weaver davits.   Not really davits at all, they mount to the
platform and allow you to flip the dinghy up against the stern rail, thus
concealing the stern light.  They ought to call them Weaver flip up
thingys.

Troy