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by RUSSELL
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Construction Approach for Miscellaneous Boxes, Etc.
Replies: 6
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Re: Construction Approach for Miscellaneous Boxes, Etc.

Thanks to all. The ABYC reference was most helpful. I expect to work on this over the weekend - I'll see what I can do.

Thanks!
by RUSSELL
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Construction Approach for Miscellaneous Boxes, Etc.
Replies: 6
Views: 3536

Re: Construction Approach for Miscellaneous Boxes, Etc.

Thanks - I don't really know how to go about these things and so my initial plans are sometimes (usually) overkill. My reasoning is that most of the time you can't overbuild things, and if I do more than needed I won't have problems in the future. No need to waste supplies, however. Appreciate the f...
by RUSSELL
Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Construction Approach for Miscellaneous Boxes, Etc.
Replies: 6
Views: 3536

Construction Approach for Miscellaneous Boxes, Etc.

I am about to begin construction of various boxes and supports to hold different items as part of the overhaul of my Catalina 30. An example is a battery box for the engine starting battery. These items will all be inside the hull; not exposed to the weather. They will not be in the bilge, and "...