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Looks like it's back- I got in just then -probably maintenance issue.
If there are any money issues with running this site Ian I would only be too glad to chip in and so would the others I'm sure. Just mail me.
The thought of losing these sites is too much to bear.
Cheers

Thanks John
That sounds inviting- unusual to have a meet in NSW. I will try to make it as I only have to travel from Wollongong.
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Thought you'd been adrift somewhere.
You managed to miss the Heathrow debacle -Sept Oct best time to visit Europe /Uk for sure.
Welcome back Ozzie

The fiberglass drain (right) moulded from the wooden plug (left) ready to be glassed in.

Hi Ian The non-return flap is a good idea - the pics are'nt very clear but I've only cut the transom and cockpit holes so far (100x65mm) I'm thinking of forming a wooden plug to make a fiberglass insert and go from there. I did buy some 100x65mm plastic gutter joints from Bunnings but on second thou...

I finally plucked up enough courage to cut out a cockpit drain
now I have to figure out how to finish it.
As in the past your help and suggestions have been extremely helpful and any ideas here would be much appreciated.

Seasons Greetings to all
Hope next year brings plenty of sailing for you
I have a Holy transom I have to fix before I get out again.
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Hi Ian Yes the forrard lockers are the original factory fitout, I'm thinking there is enough buoyancy under the main bunks without sacrificing the locker space forrard as well. I think the original self righting test was conducted with a standard Investigator and it satisfied them. However I get you...

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The reason I ran the wiring through stbd locker and main bulkhead was to keep the wiring high in the event of a knock down - the only wiring I have in bilges is two bilge pumps and auto switch in bilge below companionway step.

all the best

Geoff Pics of fitout These show my attempts at a sealed battery locker. The battery lid/shelf slides in place and houses four fused cig lighter sockets for charging etc The advantages are - sealed secure battery compartment batteries low down in forward position making use of locker which is normall...