[Public-List] Access hatch for cockpit

[Winslow Ayer]

The big problem I have is loosening and tightening the stuffing box nut. Just can’t get a good grasp and the leverage.

Winslow
#283 Tinkers Damn

> On Jun 28, 2020, at 9:23 AM, americo silva via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> i am contemplating doing like the Albin Vega and making a big Hatch Cover
> 
> On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 2:04 PM John Brugeman via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>> I have a good hedge that I never installed on 306 I mean 305. It’s brand
>> new still in the box. When I get home Monday I can send you a picture and
>> give me the size if you’re interested.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 27, 2020, at 11:29 AM, Don Campbell via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> It is not just about watertight. It is also about the design for
>> watertight if the boat is hit by a wave and the cockpit filled with water.
>> That includes significant weight in the cockpit and in the boat. It will
>> change the buoyancy of the hull and if that mass leaks into the hull, it
>> will significantly hinder the ability to recover and manoever that
>> waterlogged hull.  The round access fitting  is to allow for a wheel
>> pedestal and access for those cable controls. Sometimes what you would like
>> and what is safe in all circustances is not the same thing.  For the number
>> of times one accesses the stuffing box and drive shaft, one can go over the
>> motor, or if things require major work, take the motor out. It takes me
>> about an hour and a half to remove the motor and about 2 1/2 hours to put
>> it back in and realign it. Safety is the main thing here and if the boat is
>> compromised by adding access hatches, then the resale value is much less.
>> There are times when one needs to appreciate the expertise involved in
>> design and then respect that the designer has done things with reason and
>> for safety in all conditions.
>>> Don Campbell
>>> 
>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>> From: "Winslow Ayer via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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>>> Cc: "Winslow Ayer" <135sleddinghill at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: 2020-06-27 9:51:46 AM
>>> Subject: [Public-List] Access hatch for cockpit
>>> 
>>>> Anyone know of a good watertight access hatch to replace the small one
>> in the sole of the cockpit? Would like easier access to the drive shaft and
>> stuffing box. I can reach but not really do a lot without help from the
>> engine side.
>>>> 
>>>> Winslow
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