Subject: My first shelving project for my new R-21EC
I wanted a Magazine Rack and also thinking where I could place it. These type racks are expensive running up to $60 to $70. They also come in specific sizes (width, length, depth, etc) and most simply did not fit dimensionally anywhere I wanted them.
So this became a DIY.
Step 1) Where to place it for convenience and to not be in the way and no bolting to the cabin walls ?
Step 2) Materials (I lucked out as my neighbor has a wood working shop and I obtained the material from there for $0). A thin 3-ply sheet and some nice thin 3/16" thick mahogony.
Step 3) The best place I came up with was the cabin/cockpit wall directly behind the helm seat.
Step 4) How to install the rack without drilling holes in cabin wall.
Step 5) Placement per 3) must not obstruct things I may place on the teak/holly counter top behind the helm seat. This is where I want to place my 1.2 liter vacuum flask to hold tea or coffee.
With a fair amount of pondering, measuring up and feeling good about the rack location I set about constructing the rack.
The method for securing the rack was actually very simple. Using a satin-brass metal angle as shown in the photos below the rack was secured. The width of the rack was made to fit exactly between the starboard wall and the cabin door jam, and its height such that is fitted exactly between the two bolt heads securing the grab handle to the outside cabin wall. So, yes, one small hole was drilled to screw the brass metal angle to the roof mounted shelf that hides the VHF antenna cable and for the curtain rail (see photos).
Currently the rack is finished with a sealer and after another 12 hours of drying time the next task will be to apply a nice teak stain and then lacquer the whole rack and install it proper.
I wanted a Magazine Rack and also thinking where I could place it. These type racks are expensive running up to $60 to $70. They also come in specific sizes (width, length, depth, etc) and most simply did not fit dimensionally anywhere I wanted them.
So this became a DIY.
Step 1) Where to place it for convenience and to not be in the way and no bolting to the cabin walls ?
Step 2) Materials (I lucked out as my neighbor has a wood working shop and I obtained the material from there for $0). A thin 3-ply sheet and some nice thin 3/16" thick mahogony.
Step 3) The best place I came up with was the cabin/cockpit wall directly behind the helm seat.
Step 4) How to install the rack without drilling holes in cabin wall.
Step 5) Placement per 3) must not obstruct things I may place on the teak/holly counter top behind the helm seat. This is where I want to place my 1.2 liter vacuum flask to hold tea or coffee.
With a fair amount of pondering, measuring up and feeling good about the rack location I set about constructing the rack.
The method for securing the rack was actually very simple. Using a satin-brass metal angle as shown in the photos below the rack was secured. The width of the rack was made to fit exactly between the starboard wall and the cabin door jam, and its height such that is fitted exactly between the two bolt heads securing the grab handle to the outside cabin wall. So, yes, one small hole was drilled to screw the brass metal angle to the roof mounted shelf that hides the VHF antenna cable and for the curtain rail (see photos).
Currently the rack is finished with a sealer and after another 12 hours of drying time the next task will be to apply a nice teak stain and then lacquer the whole rack and install it proper.
