Bigfatsi
New Member
I've got what I believe is an Atlanta Rockall 26, currently moored in Hartlepool.
She's a derivative of the Macwester 27 hull but resized to 26' - at least that's as much as I can gather.
I'm in the process of ripping out the interior to replace it and I've come across a strange situation amidships. The bilge doesn't run from the bow to the stern, but stops in the middle of the boat where the galley (port) and heads (sbrd) are. Then restarts half away along the saloon.
This 'island' has been laid to fill the central bilge, under the heads floor and about 18" into the saloon floor.
It's made of shot and god knows what and stinks of creosote.
I've asked in the Macwester owners group, but thought I'd open it up to anyone who may have experience of it. I'm looking to remove it for drainage and headroom purposes. I've not heard of any extra ballast added to Macs or Atlantas but I'd be the first to admit I'm no expert!
Any ideas, suggestions or warnings?
TIA
Simon.
She's a derivative of the Macwester 27 hull but resized to 26' - at least that's as much as I can gather.
I'm in the process of ripping out the interior to replace it and I've come across a strange situation amidships. The bilge doesn't run from the bow to the stern, but stops in the middle of the boat where the galley (port) and heads (sbrd) are. Then restarts half away along the saloon.
This 'island' has been laid to fill the central bilge, under the heads floor and about 18" into the saloon floor.
It's made of shot and god knows what and stinks of creosote.
I've asked in the Macwester owners group, but thought I'd open it up to anyone who may have experience of it. I'm looking to remove it for drainage and headroom purposes. I've not heard of any extra ballast added to Macs or Atlantas but I'd be the first to admit I'm no expert!
Any ideas, suggestions or warnings?
TIA
Simon.
