Modifying Deckem

[LandyAndy]

I like messing around modifying my toys.
This thread is for any modifications I do to my boat,Deckem.
Now I have used the boat a few times,I have a pretty good idea of how I want to fit a new VHF,stereo/speakers,the fire extinguisher,Epirb and store flares/emergency gear.
Currently the VHF is mounted where it does get spray on it with the bimini open,it failed on my maiden voyage.
I have no stereo,and there isnt much room to fit one in a protected area.
I asked my Bro,who is a cabinet maker to build to cupboard boxes,to go inside the bow area.The idea is to fit the VHF and stereo/speakers into the faces of the cupboards.One cupboard will be for emergency gear only,the flares,the Epirb on the inside of the door,mobile phones etc.It will be a fairly dry area,the other cupboard will be for keeping stuff dry for the trip,ie clothes etc.The remaining void behind the cupboards will be for the storage of lifejackets.
I will probably cover them in carpet.
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Andrew

[LandyAndy]

I was up in the city today.
Bought a new Ice Box for the boat.
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Also bought a GME VHF/2.4m antenna/antenna base and radio patch lead.
Andrew

[Aaron40]

The cupboards look great! Cant wait to see them fitted!
What was the price of the esky?

[LandyAndy]

They are $320,Fishwrecked members get a discount,I paid $297.Much stronger looking esky than many on the market.
Andrew

[isuzurover]

Bought some Everdure for the ply?

[LandyAndy]

Tell me more Ben.
Im new to marine environments,I was going to put boat carpet on,Im guessing its a selant???
Worth using I guess???
Andrew

[isuzurover]

Tell me more Ben.
Im new to marine environments,I was going to put boat carpet on,Im guessing its a selant???
Worth using I guess???
Andrew

https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_listitems.asp?cat=174&cat2=001&cat1descr=Paint/Maintenance&cat2descr=Paint/Antifoul&cat3=754&cat3descr=Primers&cat4=864&cat4descr=International%20Everdure%20Primer

Primer and sealer for timber. 2-pack. All my boatie/yachtie mates swear by the stuff. You mix equal parts of the base and the activator. I just came in from everduring my deck - it took 1.5L each of base and activator to do the entire deck properly (2 thick coats wet on wet) - both sides - and especially the edges....

The everdure will make sure the timber does not get waterlogged.

I will be carpeting over the top.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Ben
I spoke to my Bro last nite,he said the Evedure is very good,they use it on their marine jobs.
He also pointed out its overkill for where Im using the ply,suggested using a good quality spraying enamel 50% thinners mix for a few coats,then a couple of normal coats.
Thoughts???
Andrew

[isuzurover]

Hi Ben
I spoke to my Bro last nite,he said the Evedure is very good,they use it on their marine jobs.
He also pointed out its overkill for where Im using the ply,suggested using a good quality spraying enamel 50% thinners mix for a few coats,then a couple of normal coats.
Thoughts???
Andrew

Your wood Andy (pun intended ;)) - so your choice.

If it was me I would go the everdure, but then I like overkill.

[LandyAndy]

Hey Ben
We have plenty of the floor sealer we used on our floorboards,it was very good stuff at the time(commercial quality),Lindsay says he used some recently.That should be good shouldnt it????
Andrew

[isuzurover]

Hey Ben
We have plenty of the floor sealer we used on our floorboards,it was very good stuff at the time(commercial quality),Lindsay says he used some recently.That should be good shouldnt it????
Andrew

Should do.

However Everdure is different to a paint/varnish. It is like water and seems to soak right into the timber. That is apparently why you coat it wet on wet - so it soaks in far enough.

But given you have a windscreen and canopy it should stay fairly dry normally?

[LandyAndy]

The wettest it would get under there is if I sink her:o:o:o
Other than that hosing out after an outing.
Thinking I will only put the carpet on the 2 faces that will cop UV,the rest of the marine ply would look good with the floor coating.
If and when I need to replace the deck marine ply,I wouldnt hesitate to coat that in Everdure,its in a lot more exposed area.
Wheres your pics in your thead:p:p:p:p
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

I now have a VHF radio and a juke box for the boat.Once I get some speakers I will be able to do the fit out.
Also got 4 inflateable RFD lifejackets turn up in the mail today.
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Andrew

[LandyAndy]

I have been busy over the last few days.
Fitted the cupboards,and radios etc.
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Tommorow Im wiring them up,fitting a second battery and fire extinguisher.
Andrew

[Pilbara130]

Looking good mate.

[LandyAndy]

Just as I finished the wiring we copped a thunderstorm that took the power out for hours.Anyhow I had a LandyAndy solo party to celibrate,I was the ONLY one in town with a duke box going off.
YES IM REALLY HAPPY;););)
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And if one cant enjoy the ocean views,nothing wrong with the back yard:cool::cool:
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Andrew

[dswatts]

Looks ssshmick:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::t humbsup:

[Mick_Marsh]

What does it accept for mp3? USB, SD card or what?

[LandyAndy]

Hi Mick
It has a USB for thumb drives,a flashable internal memory,only 1GB,plus full Ipod compatible.
Andrew