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The 'old workhorse' 460 King Cobra which blew up real good in the Summer of 2001. Viewed: 2434 times.
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The 'new workhorse' Volvo Penta 5.7 GSi DuoProp. Installed July 2001. Viewed: 2521 times.
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Installed a teak louvered door in the cavern under the V-Berth. Now we don't need to lift the mattress to get at the area. Viewed: 2918 times.
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A view inside the cabin of the 1988 2655 wide beam. I installed the carpet in '99. Viewed: 3045 times.
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New power inlet: I installed a second power inlet on the starboard side of the boat, feeding a separate breaker on the main panel. Viewed: 2326 times.
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Power panel with new breaker. This breaker is fed from the new starboard power inlet.
Click on the pic to make it bigger. Viewed: 2168 times.
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New Cockpit Upholstery: I removed the old grey and blue vinyl, which was severely deteriorated. The stark white marine vinyl provides a clean look. Viewed: 2861 times.
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These are the US Marine gauges (made by Faria) which fit in place of the 'Star Wars' original gauges. Viewed: 2691 times.
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A view of the new hatch cut into the area beside the helm. A vast amount of wasted space, no thanks to BAYLINER! Viewed: 2475 times.
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An inside view of the new hatch. This area will be used to store lifejackets, ropes, fenders and beer. Viewed: 2614 times.
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"BEFORE". A small settee, which we used for piling jackets on! We really didn't use it for its intended purpose, from day one. Viewed: 2339 times.
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AFTER: The turquoise-coloured cabinets are gone, after application of melamine paint. The finish is similar to 'factory' Formica. Viewed: 2713 times.
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I built a drawer in the new cabinet, to hold a cutlery tray and all the tongs, spoons and long items. Viewed: 2162 times.
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Here's the drawer when it's open. Lots of room in there! Viewed: 2141 times.
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I cut a hole in the right side of the new cabinet, to recess a trash can. Viewed: 2182 times.
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Here's the trash can in place. Viewed: 2079 times.
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This is the fresh water toilet flushing system I installed in the seawater-flushed head. Viewed: 2203 times.
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A close-up of the fittings required. Starting at the tank:
1) ½" pipe X garden hose adapter
2) brass hose shutoff valve
3) Gardena® quick-connect
4) female garden hose connector
5) ¾" ID vinyl water hose Viewed: 2059 times.
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To flush, just pump the waste away, open brass valve to flush the bowl, then pump away the flush water. The flush water enters the bowl through the rim, so it swirls around & cleans the bowl well. Viewed: 2025 times.
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I purchased a Garelick adjustable-angle motor mount and bolted it to the swim step. The outboard clamps to it while underway. Handy and out of the way. Viewed: 2416 times.
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SS ANCHOR. A friend of mine makes these anchors, for sale to a lucky few. Viewed: 2270 times.
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Paint-coming-off-prop Viewed: 2161 times.
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Painted the ugly off-white bilge with Interlux Bilgekote. Viewed: 2437 times.
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Painted the ugly off-white bilge with Interlux Bilgekote. A top view, looking down. Viewed: 2220 times.
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