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so the stern on the 42 has two gates ,the question is the seat in between the gates is it move-able to one side to make one larger gate thanks for replies
 
seastoke said:
so the stern on the 42 has two gates ,the question is the seat in between the gates is it move-able to one side to make one larger gate thanks for replies
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It's not so much the seat as part of the molded transom. I dare say with enough cash and engineering nouse anything is possible but it's not a project I can see the point of doing. Not easy or simple
 
Whitelighter said:
It's not so much the seat as part of the molded transom. I dare say with enough cash and engineering nouse anything is possible but it's not a project I can see the point of doing. Not easy or simple
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do you not think it is not a bolt on piece ,do you know the model jez ithink the 39 is the same
 
Whitelighter said:
I dare say with enough cash and engineering nouse anything is possible but it's not a project I can see the point of doing.
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Positively +1.
Whenever an additional seat is required (e.g. for a large party of people eating around a very long table), it's much easier to just add one stool in front of the transom gate - or even two, in front of both gates, if necessary.
Otoh, I must disagree with Rafiki, sort of: the reason why it can be worth losing the transom gate on one side is not for having permanently one additional seat, but has more to see with having a larger and higher volume underneath, for the crew cabin/lazarette/whatever.
Actually there isn't one in the 39, IIRC. But many boats have that solution, which makes good sense.

All that said, I am wondering if we are understanding the OP question correctly.
If his main goal is to make one door larger (e.g. to go through it with a wheelchair), then I'm afraid the solution will take a fair bit of cash and engineering, as Jez envisaged...
In fact, seastoke, the answer to your last question is yes, it is part of the upper GRP mould which includes the whole cockpit.
 
MapisM said:
Positively +1.
Whenever an additional seat is required (e.g. for a large party of people eating around a very long table), it's much easier to just add one stool in front of the transom gate - or even two, in front of both gates, if necessary.
Otoh, I must disagree with Rafiki, sort of: the reason why it can be worth losing the transom gate on one side is not for having permanently one additional seat, but has more to see with having a larger and higher volume underneath, for the crew cabin/lazarette/whatever.
Actually there isn't one in the 39, IIRC. But many boats have that solution, which makes good sense.

All that said, I am wondering if we are understanding the OP question correctly.
If his main goal is to make one door larger (e.g. to go through it with a wheelchair), then I'm afraid the solution will take a fair bit of cash and engineering, as Jez envisaged...
In fact, seastoke, the answer to your last question is yes, it is part of the upper GRP mould which includes the whole cockpit.
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hi thanks for the reply ,it is fr wheel chair access so to much work to convert and might effect insurance
 
Well, I don't think the insurance would raise any objection against a proper job.
Trouble is, a proper job is definitely difficult and expensive, I'm afraid.
And the bad news is that this isn't just an AZ 42 problem - you would face similar difficulties with just about every GRP boat...
Accessibility has never been a very high priority for boatbuilders, in fact. :ambivalence:
 
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MapisM said:
Well, I don't think the insurance would raise any objection against a proper job.
Trouble is, a proper job is definitely difficult and expensive, I'm afraid.
And the bad news is that this isn't just an AZ 42 problem - you would face similar difficulties with just about every GRP boat...
Accessibility has never been a very high priority for boatbuilders, in fact. :ambivalence:
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the bavaria 42 would be perfect for us ,but i dont like ips drives
 
I know nothing of the Bav 42, but we are pretty much in the same field, if you don't fancy IPS! :encouragement:
Otoh, chapeau to them if they designed a swim platform access large enough for a wheelchair.
I can't for the life of me think of any other mainstream boat with such feature...
 
MapisM said:
I know nothing of the Bav 42, but we are pretty much in the same field, if you don't fancy IPS! :encouragement:
Otoh, chapeau to them if they designed a swim platform access large enough for a wheelchair.
I can't for the life of me think of any other mainstream boat with such feature...
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on the bav virtesse the seating is on tracks to open all the stern open
 
I just googled for it, looks clever! :encouragement:
Now, THAT is a design feature which I would expect to become more popular in the future.
Much more than the silly retractable anchor in the Sirena, for instance... But that's another matter altogether.
 
MapisM said:
I just googled for it, looks clever! :encouragement:
Now, THAT is a design feature which I would expect to become more popular in the future.
Much more than the silly retractable anchor in the Sirena, for instance... But that's another matter altogether.
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i believe the swift 30 has the same but poor finish on the boat
 
Happy days Roy. It's one of the few instances where a bloke can enjoy shopping. Good luck in your search :encouragement:

You've probably noted in your own search that the majority of mobo's that have been retro fitted with wheel chair access have an access ramp built / cut into the side of the boat instead of at the transom. If you do decide to retro fit that might open up a few more possibilities.
 
BruceK said:
Happy days Roy. It's one of the few instances where a bloke can enjoy shopping. Good luck in your search :encouragement:

You've probably noted in your own search that the majority of mobo's that have been retro fitted with wheel chair access have an access ramp built / cut into the side of the boat instead of at the transom. If you do decide to retro fit that might open up a few more possibilities.
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just researching for now mate ,i found the perfect boat ,but it was a cat and you know they never move
 
Seastoke, this is the boat petem was referring to:
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But I don't think the transom gate is wide enough for your needs, also when "open" (pic on the right).
 
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