Considering some bigger access hatches for storage

[Chumpy36]

I really need to make use of all the storage I can manage as I'm a pack rat and like spares and tools on hand.

I'm considering enlarging two areas to make putting in some rubbermaid bins easier.

Under the starboard side settee, and in the v berth area as well as a new hatch on the bulkhead near the head door.

My thought was to make the existing hatch openings bigger and put in a larger hatch over that entire area but was wondering if I would get too much flex or have any structural issues.

Thoughts?

[Ixneigh]

I’ve found that the boats become dogged out if you put too much stuff on them. Mine really has more storage than weight carrying ability.

Ix

[Highlander]

I installed three hatches for easier access















I had to add a wedge shim on the bottom of the two bigger hatches as the port side storage wall curves down near the floor






this smaller one I installed on the left side of the sliding Galley







Hope this gives u some idea,s as to what u can do , I got these hatches on sale for like 2/3 off because they had some cosmetic imperfections was a sweet deal & the colour matches the cushions pretty good

J

[Highlander]

Fabricated a hutch on the galley for more usable space & storage








J

[Stickinthemud57]

I really need to make use of all the storage I can manage as I'm a pack rat and like spares and tools on hand.

I'm considering enlarging two areas to make putting in some rubbermaid bins easier.

Under the starboard side settee, and in the v berth area as well as a new hatch on the bulkhead near the head door.

My thought was to make the existing hatch openings bigger and put in a larger hatch over that entire area but was wondering if I would get too much flex or have any structural issues.

Thoughts?

Door under the V-berth is great. No need to move cushions to access.

Here's my mod for that:
https://macgregorsailors.com/mods/index ... em&id=2151

I also made another hatch next to the existing one at the galley bench. I did do some reinforcement around that.

[OverEasy]

Hi Highlander!

Nice work!
We like your approach!

Best Regards,
Over Easy

[LordElsinore]

Highlander, that little one on the side of your galley is brilliant! Time to look for a hatch sale