lots of new mods to my 26x
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Re: lots of new mods to my 26x
For reasons of weight I will in time build something like that shown, but I will save I hope, a lot of weight by using 5/16 plywood and then backing up openings and hinges etc etc. with strips of 1/2 " plywood..
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Re: lots of new mods to my 26x
I'm thinking Carbon Fiber.....or maybe just live with what I have...KISS principle
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Re: lots of new mods to my 26x
Hey Cat, Kevin et al. -
Don't be too modest and sell yourselves short.
Remember that amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic.
-Brian.
Don't be too modest and sell yourselves short.
Remember that amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic.
-Brian.
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Re: lots of new mods to my 26x
Hi
I have a similar substantial construction around the galley. As a counter balance I moved the single battery to under the 'chiller' compartment, and then changed it to two Big batteries. Counter balanced and Low down weight.
We end up quite often in far from flat sea, though never with moe than 4 aboard.

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In practice, there is.
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I have a similar substantial construction around the galley. As a counter balance I moved the single battery to under the 'chiller' compartment, and then changed it to two Big batteries. Counter balanced and Low down weight.
We end up quite often in far from flat sea, though never with moe than 4 aboard.

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice;
In practice, there is.
Restless on the web
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Re: lots of new mods to my 26x
Remember that amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic.
Priceless!!!

Priceless!!!
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Re: lots of new mods to my 26x
This is awesome... Love the table. The galley is also awesome, just a bit too large for my taste. We usually have 3-4 adults on board, and space is a needed commodity below deck.
We did our table very close to yours, but used tack and poplar joined alternately.
We did our table very close to yours, but used tack and poplar joined alternately.
