Additional shelving for R-21ECs

[baz]

Subject: Additional shelving for R-21ECs

I'm interested in knowing and seeing what other R-21EC owners have done for adding shelving etc in their Pilot Houses.

I've looked around and see various cabin wall surfaces that would be good to add shelf-like things, Mag racks etc.

Examples...
1) Starboard wall under port hole
2) Cabin wall to starboard side of cabin door behind helm seat. This measure some 9.5" x 36"
3) Extending the curtain shelfs outwards
4) Adding a hinged center shelf between port and starboard shelfs above center windshield

I guess, if one has no need for the Refer that could be removed and replaced with a nice big storage area!

Adding an elastic mesh see-through pouch on back of helm seat to hold boat documents maybe ?

Adding Flip down plastic Sun visor for helmsman and Navigator ?

What have you done ?

 

[Pearl]

1) Added shelving trays to the port side
2) Teak rollback above fridge
3) Added binocular & two cup holder below center window
4) Added 1/2" PVC (unglued) pipe shelf to port cabinet (Look in Little Ladies photo album, Modifications for pictures)
5) Added five flip down plastic Sun visors



I also added a couple Beckson screw-out deck access plates in the cockpit

 

[baz]

Thank you very much. I like all of your R-21EC additions. Very cool and well done.

The V-berth extensions are for sitting on while underway (at least for the port side one) and to facilitate swiveling into the berth for sleeping, right ? Very well thought out and clever.

The vertical gray looking fluted device on starboard side of pilot house doorway alongside the coffee maker is what ? An Inverter maybe ?

[EDIT]

Re:
3) Added binocular & two cup holder below center window
4) Added 1/2" PVC (unglued) pipe shelf to port cabinet (Look in Little Ladies photo album, Modifications for pictures)

Could you post a pic of #3 and a link to "Little Ladies" Thank you. 🙂

 

[Bruce Moore]

Could you post a pic of #3 and a link to "Little Ladies" Thank you. 🙂

For future reference, all photo albums are arranged alphabetically in the Gallery.

Photo Albums >> Gallery >> Tugnuts Owner Albums >> Little Lady

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[baz]

Bruce: Thank you. 🙂

 

[Two killicks]

I installed a few things on the boat, and I am actually looking forward to install a net around the berth to put our clothes in it. I am kind of afraid to go thru the bulkhead with the screw :shock:

I will look into this in the spring... last fall I installed 2 bracket outside for two boat hook and the screw, went thru a tiny bit inside. No big deal, but towards the outside it's unthinkable. I wonder what type of screw that you guys use?

When I installed my fire extinguisher, the bulkhead was double layer because I put it in the door frame, so no worry, but were I want to put the hanging net, it seem's to be a single layer?

 

[SGIDAVE]

I installed a few things on the boat, and I am actually looking forward to install a net around the berth to put our clothes in it. I am kind of afraid to go thru the bulkhead with the screw :shock:

I will look into this in the spring... last fall I installed 2 bracket outside for two boat hook and the screw, went thru a tiny bit inside. No big deal, but towards the outside it's unthinkable. I wonder what type of screw that you guys use?

When I installed my fire extinguisher, the bulkhead was double layer because I put it in the door frame, so no worry, but were I want to put the hanging net, it seem's to be a single layer?

Hello Pat,

I attach small wooden blocks to the interior of the tug especially in places where it's solid glass (i.e., no core material) and then drive stainless fasteners into those blocks to attach hooks, snaps, etc. I've used both thickened epoxy and 4200 sealant for attaching the blocks to the interior.

dave

 

[CAPTCRUNCH]

Would short pop rivets do well?

 

[Two killicks]

Dave, I like this option to glue wood block to the bulkhead instead of making hole. Thanks 😀

 

[Two killicks]

Would short pop rivets do well?

I am not sure because fo the tickness of the bulkhead.

Dave's idea of using epoxy is a great solution because there are no holes. I'll stick with it or rather stick the wooden block with that sticky stuff :lol:

 

[Pilotnavigator]

If you can't clamp the work to the Fiberglas you can add a dab of hot melt glue to the center of the block, no epoxy in that spot and press it on. The hot melt will hold until the epoxy sets. Tape sometimes works but it is hard to get it just right.

 

[SGIDAVE]

Would short pop rivets do well?

Hello CC,

That's not a bad idea. On the 21EC, there arm many places on the Pilot house walls where the thickness is approx 3/16". Thus the dilemma of how to attach things. From OUTside, I can use a bolt or screw, and along with suitable bedding compound, create a leak-free attachment. Attaching the clips to the aft cabin wall for stowing the boat hook is an example.

But from INside the cabin, if you create any kind of hole...you WILL see daylight :cry: . I think pop rivets would penetrate the entire thickness of the solid glass in these areas thus making them show from the outside and likely leak. My strategy is to attach something (like a wooden block) to which I can use my normal fasteners. For example, I made storage "bags" from Phifertex which attach with snaps. I simply screw the male snap assembly into the wooden blocks and I'm all set. If you use 4200 (or 5200 which is usually overkill), the 'blocks' can be removed later if no longer needed.

Simple and easy mods! What could be better? The HOT MELT glue is a GREAT tip - it really works.

dave

 

[Captain Nice]

YKK SNAD's are pretty cool if you just need a snap and don't want to drill.

CN

 

[Two killicks]

CN,

This is really neat, it looks great too, I wonder if this would be strong enough to hold the hanging nets full of stuff? Do you have any on your Boat?

 

[Captain Nice]

CN,

This is really neat, it looks great too, I wonder if this would be strong enough to hold the hanging nets full of stuff? Do you have any on your Boat?

Like any snap, the most strength is had when the force is pulling up or down (base of snap vertical) rather than out and away. I've experimented with one on the boat and the out-and-away (unsnap) strength is not great when bouncing down the highway on the trailer. The adhesive back on these is VERY strong though.

CN

 

[RSC]

I just posted a couple of pictures to my album on a teak cabinet that I installed below the port window to hold dishes, cups and utensils etc
. Also works as an arm rest for the passenger.
Bob

 

[Two killicks]

This is a nice cabinet Bob! I also like the two 12 v plug next to the radio, I only have one on my tug next to the throttle. The footrest are freaking awsome too 😱 😱 I need something like this for the helm station instead of leaving my feet on the bed and the port side too as an extention for my pillow at night

 

[Pilotnavigator]

I added a 12volt plug on the starboard side but put it on the forward face of the cabinet as far to the hull as possible, it is under the ledge. This way it is out of the way. I felt that pointing into the Cain would make it too easy to get snapped off. Things are tight in there with two people. I however do not have the helm seat installed, I stand or sit on a cushion on the fridge. Long legs and long arms.

 

[RSC]

One of the plugs next to the radio is a cigarette lighter type plug and the other is USB. I left enough room for another future something on the teak board. I don't usually leave things plugged in but see how they might be an issue to bump into.
Bob