Major Catastrophe
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Right, First question to be answered, where do I keep my spare petrol?
On the Anatares and I expect on the MF 625, there is a hatch in the stern on the starboard side.
As you can see, I run the shore power lead out of there (It is fed through a pipe and into the boat to power outlets under the drivers seat) as well as keep the petrol can for Auxillary engine and the spare fuel can for the tender engine.
As to the shelf, this is a picture of the forward area. On the left and right there are wooden ledges. I propose to build a marine ply shelf which will sit on the ledges, but which will hinge up, so that the center section can be hooked to the ceiling. Put bedding, spare clothes and other junk on to this shelf and push it up and out of the way.
I made a crude drawing of the shelf.
I hope it is self explanatory, but it will fit into the space and be afixed to the forward bulkhead and the centre section will lift on the hinges.
Next, the curtains, Made out of ripstop nylon, so they don't rot. I used Jenelle curtain rails. The side rails use the same screws that are part of the Antares window, so I didn't have to drill the window, but did have to drill matching holes in the rail. I know the MF625 windows are a different design, so you will have to be creative.
The patio door curtain rail is screwed into pre drilled holes above the door.
You can also see the other two lights.
The dark area is a blackout blind which is handy if you don't want your neighbours to experience a shadow striptease show projected onto your curtains when you get undressed at night.
I screwed a nice mahogany batten I got from Wykes to the ceiling and it rolls up to be secured by velcro tabs. There is also a batten in the bottom of the blind, so it hangs right and is easy to roll up.
See, snug as a bug in a rug.
The windscreens have blinds on them, which can be taken off completely, but by undoing the top velcro fastenings, you can peep outside without exposing yourself. They are backed with ripstop nylon.
You can see my instruments. The trim gauge is on the port and the fuel gauge is on the starboard. I did ask why they didn't fit a white fuel gauge, but never got an answer. As you can see, I also have a fishfinder, which came as part of the package (That is the advantage of buying a the Boat Show)
The side windows also have blackout blinds which are simply velcroed on when needed.
Finally, the 'cellar', as it is known in my family.
Excuse the dirt, but it has been in the dealers boatyard for six months.
I keep all the junk down there. You can see the fuel tank and battery. I also keep the tender outboard down there and engine flushing equipment. The short pipe - without the earmuff - is the flushing plug I bought so that I can flush the main engine after every trip. It just screws into side of the leg and you turn on the water.
One other thing, although I keep one can of spare fuel for the auxillary engine, it will not get me far, so I made up an emergency pipe, which plugs directly into the auxillary engine. All I have to do is cut the main fuel pipe and fit the emergency pipe onto the main tank feed. It is probably better than trying to syphon fuel out of the main tank at sea.
Other kit, is flares and a throwing line which is kept just inside the main door and is demonstrated to every new person who goes out with me, mainly so they know how to rescue me, if I go over!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I also have a Waeco fridge/freezer.
The only other things to add, is an electric horn and a windscreen washer kit.
On the Anatares and I expect on the MF 625, there is a hatch in the stern on the starboard side.
As you can see, I run the shore power lead out of there (It is fed through a pipe and into the boat to power outlets under the drivers seat) as well as keep the petrol can for Auxillary engine and the spare fuel can for the tender engine.
As to the shelf, this is a picture of the forward area. On the left and right there are wooden ledges. I propose to build a marine ply shelf which will sit on the ledges, but which will hinge up, so that the center section can be hooked to the ceiling. Put bedding, spare clothes and other junk on to this shelf and push it up and out of the way.
I made a crude drawing of the shelf.
I hope it is self explanatory, but it will fit into the space and be afixed to the forward bulkhead and the centre section will lift on the hinges.
Next, the curtains, Made out of ripstop nylon, so they don't rot. I used Jenelle curtain rails. The side rails use the same screws that are part of the Antares window, so I didn't have to drill the window, but did have to drill matching holes in the rail. I know the MF625 windows are a different design, so you will have to be creative.
The patio door curtain rail is screwed into pre drilled holes above the door.
You can also see the other two lights.
The dark area is a blackout blind which is handy if you don't want your neighbours to experience a shadow striptease show projected onto your curtains when you get undressed at night.
I screwed a nice mahogany batten I got from Wykes to the ceiling and it rolls up to be secured by velcro tabs. There is also a batten in the bottom of the blind, so it hangs right and is easy to roll up.
See, snug as a bug in a rug.
The windscreens have blinds on them, which can be taken off completely, but by undoing the top velcro fastenings, you can peep outside without exposing yourself. They are backed with ripstop nylon.
You can see my instruments. The trim gauge is on the port and the fuel gauge is on the starboard. I did ask why they didn't fit a white fuel gauge, but never got an answer. As you can see, I also have a fishfinder, which came as part of the package (That is the advantage of buying a the Boat Show)
The side windows also have blackout blinds which are simply velcroed on when needed.
Finally, the 'cellar', as it is known in my family.
Excuse the dirt, but it has been in the dealers boatyard for six months.
I keep all the junk down there. You can see the fuel tank and battery. I also keep the tender outboard down there and engine flushing equipment. The short pipe - without the earmuff - is the flushing plug I bought so that I can flush the main engine after every trip. It just screws into side of the leg and you turn on the water.
One other thing, although I keep one can of spare fuel for the auxillary engine, it will not get me far, so I made up an emergency pipe, which plugs directly into the auxillary engine. All I have to do is cut the main fuel pipe and fit the emergency pipe onto the main tank feed. It is probably better than trying to syphon fuel out of the main tank at sea.
Other kit, is flares and a throwing line which is kept just inside the main door and is demonstrated to every new person who goes out with me, mainly so they know how to rescue me, if I go over!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I also have a Waeco fridge/freezer.
The only other things to add, is an electric horn and a windscreen washer kit.
