Begging advice, as usual.
On the mid-80s Mk I, the portside aft stanchion base can be accessed from the cockpit locker via a hole cut in its outboard panel. That's where the refrigerator compressor lives on my boat and I can't get close enough to the hole to reach the fasteners.
Has anyone tried cutting a hole in the galley cabinet's aft end? There is a 110-volt outlet below and it would be inadvisable to drill into the romex and what all else might be lurking behind that teak front.
Thought I might start small and shine a light in there before making a mess or a big mistake.
Will not be on the boat until next week, and can send better pictures. The attached picture shows the white sliding panel on the cabinet to the left of hanging lamp.
If someone has already invented this wheel, I would enjoy knowing what they learned.
Otherwise, I'll press on with a test hole or ask the boatyard to find the midget with the four foot arms they used while rebedding the outboard portside genoa track. How they did that still remains a mystery.
Thanks, as always
Jack Heaston
1987 C36 Mk I #692
Fin Keel, Std Rig, Rocna 15
Silent Passage, M25 XPB Repower
Just a thought? Have you considered emptying the locker and crawling in. There is quite a bit of room albeit snug!
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
You can fit in and do it.... Take everything out of the locker and have someone near by in case you get stuck... No I did not get stuck but you never know.:)
Ross & Joanne
Wavelength
Saint John NB
RKYC
C36 #658 TR 1987
Gary and Ross
Thank you for the replies, especially the picture of Ross in the locker.
As I must not have clearly explained, the refrigerator compressor, its tabbed-in protective panel, etc. live in that locker. I am not interested in disconnecting the compressor module and using the angle grinder to remove all that to empty the locker.
At 6', crowding 200 and turning 70 this winter, I do not fit into the places I once did, and this is one of them. I'm getting too old for this.... stuff.
I will be on the boat next week and see if Ross' position might work. Otherwise, it will be a small pilot hole in the aft end of the galley locker. Will let you know.
Thanks again.
Jack Heaston
1987 C36 Mk I #692
Fin Keel, Std Rig, Rocna 15
Silent Passage, M25 XPB Repower
simple solution is either to enlarge the hole or cut another one. either way i don't see it as affecting the integrity of the liner or the boat. it is not easy unless you are a midget but you can fit in there and it will work. just shut your eyes and image where the bolts are and you are good to go!!!
Mike Hogan
s/v Ciscocat #226
Mark I XP25, std rig
Jack,
I had removed my compressor and moved it down into the storage compartment below the locker in the quarter berth. I was doing a rebuild of the boat after I purchased her a few years ago. Not fun to work on at the best of times and at my mid 50s it hurts when I do do these things.... but I still press on, I might as well pretend to be younger.
Ross & Joanne
Wavelength
Saint John NB
RKYC
C36 #658 TR 1987