Cockpit Storage Pockets

[x25dave]

Hello, I am trying to source some retro fit storage pockets for the cockpit of my Nic 30. I have found some from the USA on ebay, but they will cost £100 each with tax and postage. Does any one here know someone who supplies these please? I am looking for the inset fiber glass type, to cut a hole in the back o my cockpit back rests, and fit them in. Perhaps with a bit of netting to keep stuff from falling out,

Regards Dave.

 

[VicS]

Dunno what you searched for but Google "cave lockers" if you haven't already

 

[Lodesman77]

The Sheraton Yacht Tidy may be what you're looking for; www.sheratonmarinecabinet.com. They often carry a small ad in the back of PBO.

- Unfortunately it seems their website seems to be undergoing some upgrade at the moment and isn't available...

 

[x25dave]

Thanks for that, that one is a lot larger than I was looking for, but it does give me a word to search "cave" thanks again

 

[x25dave]

I will keep checking the Shereton too thanks

 

[Lodesman77]

Previous thread with more ideas/references if you're interested: -

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?370026-Cockpit-coaming-storage

 

[Seajet]

I have one of the Sheraton jobs, it's not huge, pretty much the same size as pukka ones fitted in the 1970's by Andersons and others.

One thing I have found - as the cockpit sides / coamings are sloped, a puddle forms in the lower back edge of the moulding / cave locker.

A quick sponge sorts this out, it would be possible to make some sort of drain but I haven't bothered.

One of several uses for the cave locker is to house the external VHF speaker out of the way.

 

[pvb]

They're quite easy to make as a DIY project, and very satisfying. Gives good experience in working with GRP too.

 

[PlankWalker]

They're quite easy to make as a DIY project, and very satisfying. Gives good experience in working with GRP too.

+1 Us a tupper ware box , baking tray, or similar as a mould

 

[Pete7]

This any good?

http://www.rallynuts.com/battery-retention/rallynuts-grp-standard-lead-acid-car-battery-box-red.html

 

[Swanrad2]

Try this one?
http://www.whayward.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=598
£35 but never used one

 

[Swanrad2]

Sorry, I keep finding them
http://www.outhill.com/products/deck-bilge-pump-recess-moulding-bp1/

 

[johnphilip]

Have a look at this site, they have a large range but where to order I am not sure. I remembered the name from a gas bottle locker. http://www.nuovarade.com/product.php?productId=277&categoryId=36
A lot of their stuff used to come through Plastimo.

 

[x25dave]

Gentlemen, they are all ace, thank you.
I am sure that I will find a solution here.
It is simply knowing where to commence the search, and I knew that you guys would have done it before. :encouragement:

 

[EdwardThirlwall]

Off topic, and sorry to ride on this thread, but has anybody tried those Chinese sites for shipping things in? I was looking for some cheap storage solution and someone recommended me a website that ships in Chinese-made items coz apparently they make everything!