[C38] new shaft

Fri Apr 22 12:09:46 EDT 2011

I added a portlight to the quarter berth but since the screen is screwed in you can't use it to pass things through from the cockpit.

This portlight in the cockpit allows ventilation even in rainy weather. 

Tom Troncalli

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jay Sorensen 
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Sent: 4/22/2011 10:43:35 AM 
Subject: Re: [C38] new shaft

Thanks for the photo Steve.  Yes, I have an identical access panel next to the berth and it IS great!  I got the impression that some people were suggesting cutting out the floor of the shallow locker under the starboard cockpit settee for access to the cabin.  That threw me off.  I have considered putting in a port to allow ventilation and to throw sheets and halyards down to minimize the clutter in the cockpit during races.  Has anyone done this mod?

From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Steve Smolinske
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:42 PM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: RE: [C38] new shaft

Jay, here is a pic of our cutout, I love it the access is fantastic!

Steve

From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org on behalf of Jay Sorensen
Sent: Thu 4/21/2011 3:26 PM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: Re: [C38] new shaft
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 

-----Original Message-----
From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of William Knowles
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:11 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
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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