The list of UNA projects never seems to deplete. That’s not a complaint, but the simple recognition of the “laws” of boat ownership. Each sail offers feedback toward improvements. One item is a road cover. For now, drop cloths serve while garaged. A weighted centerboard is high on the to-dos. Though not adjustable, a knotted loop of shock cord now suffices. That too will wait. Instead, I chose to build a small shelf under the starboard cockpit seat. That seat has been a nightstand, but things can roll off into the bilge. (Ah, another on the list! Removable for boards. The shallow space there can neither be cleaned nor accessed without much finagling. See what I mean?) Focus! Shelf: How involved could it be? Cardboard, pencil, utility knife and hot glue defined the template. Both the side of the hull and the seat edge are curved. After numerous test fits scrap okoume was cut and fine-tuned. A teak fiddle removed from Chickadee was cut for reuse. Two coats of primer, paint and three of Epifanes Rapidclear (goes on thick) and we have a “simple” shelf. If I put my phone or knife there, now I will find them at night. Another added bonus is both oars now stack to port so there’s no need to remove the starboard to port each night. Those long 9’-8” sticks take some maneuvering to relocate. Now they’ll stay lashed for actual use. Oh, and now I’ve two more ties.
Much ado about nothing I suppose. UNA is a finer ship though. Later-
Two of us…
My Project list omittted but has same characteristics
Shelf is so good; did same stb side under fold up seats for night stand glasses, cell phone and antacid
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Package of cookies
Ha! Several packages! You found me out.
What, no Bourbon glass holder,
And you call yourself a sailor?
Glass for your bourbon? Thought you were a straight shooter.
Your wee shelf sounds like a great little addition! I might so something like that myself, a place to put my watch and knife at night.
Rob
Rob, you may want a mobile shelf to place in any of your many boats!