[C38] new shaft

[William Knowles]

I can not turn on my side and work on the starboard side, If I cut it out I
can create a basket type drop in larger then I have now, or put the original
or smaller to create more space in the bunk.

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 6:26 PM, Jay Sorensen <jsorensen at novarx.com> wrote:

> Really?  Is that correct?  I always thought the locker cutout was the
> "T" shaped cut out on the inner side of the port sail locker to gain
> access to the engine, steering assembly, etc.  My understanding is that
> it was a stock cut on later boats and an owner modification of earlier
> boats.  Cutting the locker floor above the bunk seems a bit dodgy from
> an aesthetic viewpoint, but if form follows function then it does allow
> access to the pilot berth area.
>
> Thanks!.............Jay
>
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> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of William Knowles
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:11 PM
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> Subject: [C38] new shaft
>
> I have read in a few list serve post that a new shaft can be installed
> without dropping the rudder. Any tips on how to make it easier? Putting
> one in next week. Also I think I get the dumb award. When I asked about
> cutting out the locker floor, I finally figured out it is the other
> starboard side over the bunk.
> Duh!
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