We pressed into position the sliding hatch "turtle" or "garage" which is not fixed to the boat by screws or sealant. We then mounted the fiberglass instrument case, bedding it down on 3M 4200, and using new 1/2" screws that were shorter than the originals, in order to avoid problems with long screws digging into the sliding hatch. This instrument case does hold down the aft end of the turtle. We then connected the instruments and screwed down the new teak instrument facing. What a joy that was, screwing into solid teak backing instead of the thin fiberglass that kept stripping out and requiring thicker screws. We decided not try not bedding the teak face onto the instrument case because it is so much easier to remove that panel without having to deal with sticky and messy sealant.
There are now only three instruments on the display panel, all Raymarine. To the left is the "Lifetag" man overboard base station. Next is the ST60+ wind display and to the right is the ST60+ depth display.
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| New Instrument Panel, and S/S saddles on Left Side of Plexiglass Entrance |
We then dealt with the method of ensuring that the plexiglass that slides into the companionway entrance does not slide out in a knockdown or rollover. I decided on two small stainless steel saddles, one on each side, to which I can attach lines that will allow me to lash down the plexiglass from either the inside or outside. Jak did the honors with the drilling because I wasn't sure how the material would behave under a drill. It drilled very easily, of course. Later I'll put small cleats on each side of the companionway for the hold-down lines.
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