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    Hi Rob,

    Really love your cockpit enclosure. We have a Cutwater 32 LE with outboards. We are going to get a full cockpit enclosure and would greatly appreciate if you could post or send pictures of the interior framing so that we can show our manufacturer what we want. Beautiful boat, beautiful...

Adding a Berth

Removing factory cushions and back rests. Fabricating bed platform that hinges for access to storage below. Making a custom mattress to fit the space. Ensuring the bed platform is removable for access to bow thruster. Ensuring the hinged section has gas strut assistance for easy use. Finishing holes from back-rest brackets with teak strips and fiddle rail. Using Hyper-Vent material to ensure ventilation below the foam mattress. Re-located table socket to cockpit and added secure/convenient storage for the table leg.
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Adding a Bow Roller

We recognized that our solution had to involve the existing factory RT roller. There is no way to access the fasteners without cutting an access hole in the anchor locker. We were tempted to do that (inaccessible areas on boats...seriously!?) until we came across the Mantus Bow Rollers. The beauty of the Mantus bow rollers is that they have a flange with a slot (see diagram below) to accommodate their Anchor Mate system, below the base of the unit. We merely used this flange as a bracket to thru-bolt to the RT roller. We did drill two holes in the RT roller that lined up with the flange slot for proper positioning on top of the RT roller. We drilled the holes with the RT roller in place (advantages of being a trailer boater!) using a centering drill bit to establish the hole and then a step drill bit to get the size we needed (1/2") Once we determined the positioning of the Mantus on top of the RT, we took measurements for the teak plank. On our boat it was a 1-1/2" height. We chose 4" wide by 17" long to provide the best surface for mounting the Mantus Bow Roller and for the anchor chain to run. Mounting the plank was a simple process since full access is available in the anchor locker. We removed the RT Bow Roller's bail and roller. We drilled out the holes for the bail (forward holes) and thru bolted using the "axle tube" of the original roller. In addition, we put a bolt through the holes for the roller (aft holes) for additional rigidity. The Mantus bow roller comes with the mounting holes pre-drilled; problem is that the forward two holes are unusable (too far forward) so we drilled two new holes about 2-1/4" further aft to align for thru-bolting to the anchor locker below. Once fully mounted, we believe this provides a surprisingly strong fitment: we retained all the strength of the original system while adding the independent robust mounting of the Mantus system. The new roller is almost 4" forward of where the old roller was giving a lot more room for bigger anchors. Additionally, we were able to use the Mantus Anchor Mate to secure the Mantus M1 13# anchor firmly when housed.
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Adding a Kicker and a Motor Lift

Six horsepower Yamaha installed using RT factory supplied mount. Fuel line connected to factory fuel filter/separator. Fuel line passage installed through transom. Installed Forespar Motor Mate on swim platform for ease and security during the process of mounting/remounting the engine between tender and boat.
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Adding a Potable Water Filter

Adding a potable water filter under the galley sink. Great location for subsequent servicing but a difficult mounting location due to limited access. Yes, you'll need to remove the refer to access.
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Adding a TV & DVD/Blu-Ray Player

Mounted a TV and DVD player to backside of anchor locker. The difficult part of this job is routing the antenna cable from the mast to this location. It requires removing many of your cabin equipment, panels, and decorative pieces. It will test your COURAGE, patience and creativity. The good news is that you'll learn a lot about what is behind the panels and how the boat was built...and vacuum a lot (surprisingly) of construction debris from previously inaccessible areas; particularly in the bilge below the refer.
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Adding Doors, Storage & Towel Racks

Installing available teak accessory racks and doors for maximum utility and access. Stainless steel screws or machine bolts with a little bit of sealant on mating surfaces to avoid looseness due to vibration.
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Adding Hatch Lift Springs

Adding Hatch Lift Springs to anchor and lazerette hatches.
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Adding Storage Pullman "Cave" Berth

Adding two access doors. Removing half of the Pullman Berth flooring. Sizing storage crates for flexibility and maximize storage. Adding teak strips for durability and looks. Adding storage for 300' of spare anchor line under remaining deck.
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Strengthening the Flip-Up Bucket

The Captain's chair base is plywood. The hinging seat booster is attached under the chair to the plywood using four threaded inserts into the plywood. Given the leverage and force of a person sitting on this attachment method, it seems bound to loosen and fail. I'm 6'4" 240# and never felt comfortable with my mass bouncing up the bay on four little machine screws set in marginal plywood. Remove chair, bolt flip-up directly to fiberglass frame, move whole assembly aft 1", seal factory holes, and re-install chair.
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Trailer Boat

The previous owner of our R-23 chose the LOAD RITE ALUMINUM AB BUNK MODEL #LR-AB26T6700102LTB. The Galvanized Steel Bunk-Tube Supports are unique to this manufacturer and add strength to this critical area while still automatically adjusting the bunk to the boat as she settles on. The target bunks up front and PVC Side Guides truly help "catch and hold" the boat during recovery at the ramp. We live in Arizona and there are no dealers out west but we have found the factory service department at LOAD RITE and the part support on the factory website to be excellent. We added two additional bunks under the stern (inboard of the factory bunks). We also lowered all bunks 2-1/2" using the adjustable brackets; I'm not sure why our trailer was set up to hold the boat so high but it was fairly easy to lower and the boat seems more secure with a lower center of gravity while going going down the road. We have pulled this trailer (loaded with the boat) for over 3000 miles at highway speeds and have had no problems but, if we were choosing a trailer from LOAD RITE we would consider the 8400# MODEL #LR-AB26T8400102LTB2. Our 6700# model is likely at the load limit when fully loaded for a trip (likely overweight when fully fueled and watered). Another piece of advice: Torque your torsion-axle-to-frame attachment bolts/nuts regularly. Early on, we noticed that the axles seemed not to be aligned with each other; after we measured, we discovered the rear axle moved back and starboard due to loosing attachment bolts. After re-aligning and torquing, we do check the torque setting before long trips and are often surprised to discover that they do loosen regularly. Perhaps, some manufacturers weld the torsion system to the frame but in LOAD RITE's system they are bolted...something to consider. We can't speak to the corrosion resistance of this trailer. Our's remains corrosion free; we're strictly freshwater sailors.
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Trailer Boat: Apache Lake

One of the more remote "lakes" (reservoirs) in AZ. Located second in line on the dammed Salt River; upstream Roosevelt Lake, downstream both Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake. Dirt road to access but worth it. Excellent beaches and multiple coves for anchoring.
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Trailer Boat: Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave AZ/NV is an under-appreciated lake when mentioned in the context of Lake Powell but it delivers on beautiful clear clean water, thousands of sandy beaches, protected anchorages, panoramic mountain views, friendly people and well stocked marinas.
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Trailer Boat: Lake Pleasant

A Trailer Boat in Arizona.
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Trailer Boat: Lake Powell

Lake Powell is an absolute must for a trailer boater. We enjoy the lake during the "shoulder seasons": 80 degree days with 50 degree nights! We are not bothered by the lower lake levels but appreciate when the water is deep enough to use the Castle Rock Cutoff; provides quicker access to the best cruising. Anchoring technique with plenty of rode is critical. Consider using a stern anchor to avoid swinging into the canyon walls or dragging off shallow "beach" shelf into deep center channel water.[b][i]
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Arizona Trailer R-23

Arizona Trailer R-23

  • Album owner az9133bm
  • Date created Apr 29, 2019
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