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Ben - FL
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Initially Posted - 10/16/2004 : 02:44:57

I am trying to eek out all the available storage space there is on Chick-a-pea. I've already gained about 9 cf in the transom locker by moving batteries around. And then while cleaning up the cabin I was wondering why the galley shelves were only 12 in. wide. So I went to Home Depot and bought a 4' piece of 16" wire shelf and a 6' piece of 20" shelf. Cost about $21. Now I have shelf storage under the galley all the way to the hull. That added 204 ci. to the 408 ci I had, or 50% more! Of course you have to be a contortianist to get to them!

BTW, that is cooking oil in the dish soap bottle. It is an old camping trick. Makes it easy to dispense while rocking & rolling.

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Ben
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Edited by - Ben - FL on 10/16/2004 02:52:30

frog0911
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Response Posted - 10/16/2004 : 07:18:25

Ben, I like it. I like it. Show me more pictures specificly the transom space.
That is the one difference I don't like about the 250 vs the 25. The 25 had a lot more storage spaces onboard.
The 05 C250 reduced it even more with the stove set down in the middle of the galley counter which reduced the draw space to one small, looks like 6-8 inch draw, rather than the two 12 inch ones in the older 250's.

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Response Posted - 10/16/2004 : 13:01:48

It's rainy outside today so I know what I'm doing. I'd like to see the transom area as well. What did you do with the left overs. Have you done anyting in your wet locker? I was looking at install ing wire shelving in there as well.

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 10/17/2004 : 20:50:45

The wet locker I will keep for hangers, although the bottom of it has all kinds of various stuff in it.

There is an not too old thread here with pictures of my transom space. Stand by and let me see if I can find it again.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7495

Edited by - Ben - FL on 10/17/2004 20:54:52

sailgal
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Response Posted - 10/18/2004 : 20:43:53

Ben, how do you check the battery water way in the back, I have a hard enough time with the batteries pushed up by the door opening.
Are those no maintenance type batteries? Did you make the door/hatch board area cut out larger?

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Response Posted - 10/19/2004 : 07:26:24

we have the same shelves under our sink. we bought an igloo 50 ultra cold cooler and keep it on the gas locker. the height is perfect to double as a helmsmans seat and since it is white, it looks like part of the boat. in the space where the old cooler sat, we installed shelves. we have a taught curtain held in place top and bottom with pressure rods. in the wet locker, we bought a vinyl closet sweater hanger. it has four stiff shelves and hangs on the pole with two hangers. we now have shelves for towels etc. i think you can buy them in the closet shop at any walmart. it came with 7 shelves, which was too long. so we simply cut off the remaining three. there is still room on the sides for a few coat hanges and leaves the bottom clear for extra storage.

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 10/23/2004 : 08:01:34

As for my batteries, it is difficult to check the water in them. I have to lay down in the aft berth and disconnect the leads, then haul them out to the galley to inspect. It does take quite a little upper body strength. When I rearranged them I had to put more than a gallon of water in them.

But they still seem to be working now. When they go bad I will replace them both with gelcel.

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Response Posted - 10/24/2004 : 00:46:55

Ben, have you tried using a mechanics mirror. That's how I check mine now. Just pop off the caps and use a flashlight and mirror to check if the water is in the "V" cut inside the cell. If it is your okay, if not add water. I have a battery fill jug I bought a Harbor Freight for about $7 and all you do is put the spout in the cell and push down. It fills the battery to the correct level without any mess. The jug at auto parts stores are $25 and up. I know the Harbor Freight one would not hold up in a auto shop, but for home use it is fine and will last a good long time.

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Response Posted - 10/27/2004 : 19:29:04

Hmmm interesting, I'll have to check that jug out, last time I added water it overflowed a wee bit.

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Response Posted - 10/29/2004 : 01:32:07

Suzie,

I use Frog's method -- but with an old cosmetic mirror (something you may have hanging around). You can angle a flashlight beam off the mirror right down into the battery cell to check the fluid level. To fill batteries, I use a small squeeze bottle. It needs refilling several times, but gets the job done with minimal mess. I've found an old Jet Dry bottle from the dishwasher additive works pretty well. Since Florida is warm like AZ, I'm sure this is a frequent task. I'm thinking my next batteries might be a sealed variety!

Max

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