Cockpit
The two models have slightly differently shaped cockpits, but the basic construction is the same.
Both the starboard side and lazarette locker lids are of a relatively light construction, and are
prone to show signs of wear, particularly in the fixing of the hinges to the hull. Replacement
locker lids are not currently available, but should you need one, Hurst Marine,
Hurst Marine
are
usually ready to consider the case for new mouldings.
Deck Fittings
The ‘standard’ boat was supplied fitted with only two (jib) sheet winches, but most owners have
since fitted additional winches, turning blocks, clutches etc on the coach roof. Stanchions were an
optional extra. Any new fittings should be provided with a substantial marine ply backing plate
and penny washers. There should be no need to dig out the balsa core, unless this has collapsed.
All the fixings for the coach roof fittings can be accessed from within the cabin, but the teak ply
ceiling has to be removed (see Section 8, Cabin Interior). Those on the side decks and bridge
deck, mainly sheet tracks and stanchion bases, can be accessed from within the cabin by
removing the teak ply cover panels. Different types of stanchion bases will be found; the only
known difficulties concern corrosion between the stanchions and bases, making the former very
difficult to remove. (The other problem relates to ‘helpful’ folk grabbing the top of the stanchion
as one comes alongside, the considerable leverage exerted causing hairline cracks in the deck…..)
Fixings for the cleats and winches on the coaming can be accessed via
the cockpit lockers or quarter berth.
All the deck hardware - cleats, tracks, Samson post , bow roller, etc ,are
through-bolted pieces of kit, and with the exception of the stanchions,
there have been few reported problems. The picture, showing a badly
elongated fixing hole in the stemhead, illustrates the need, occasionally,
to inspect such items.
Cockpit Drains
As supplied, the boats were fitted with crossed-over drains, without seacocks. Whether the skin
fittings exited the hull above or below the water line seems to have been a random decision by
the fitter. Much has been queried and written about these drains – sometimes referred to as self-
bailers – as will be seen in the Forum items below.
Repair, Modifications etc
Reference Library Items
Cockpit Drains
Modification
Forehatch
Seal
in
g
Grab Rail
Refurbishm
ent 1
Grab Rail
Refurbishment
2
Marking the Waterline
Midship
Cleats
Osmosis
Saildrive
Aperture Closing
Water Leak
Through Deck
Forum Items
Anchor Chain
Antifouling
Preparation
Cockpit Drains
Cockpit Drains
Cockpit Drains
and Cowls
Cockpit Locker Hinges
Contrast Stripe
Copper
Antifouling
Displacement
Derusting
Keels
Dodgers
Extra Keel
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