John MacDougall, Annie Laurie, #26
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Although these photos don't show the stuff inside this cavernous storage area, they do show how easy it is to get at things, etc. The access is a "lift-up" lid (formerly the bottom of the cabinet), INSIDE the locker/cabinet, inside the forward shower stall. I've NO problems at all with this storage area, no water, no moisture, etc.
This area is available to those that do not have a bow thruster, and my specific access (inside the bottom of the forward shower locker), will work for those without the washer/dryer mounted there.
In this area, I presently have stored the following:
- Original 3-Bladed fixed prop, prop nuts, wrenches (for Auto-prop removal and installation of this original fixed prop, including Allen wrenches for set-screws...), all wrapped in plastic and a piece of old carpet.
- Spare Alternator (original 80-amp), wrapped in zip-lock, and secured in a Rubbermaid container.
- 24 qts. of engine oil.
- 3 complete sets of oil filters and fuel (primary and Racor) filters, for BOTH Yanmar and Fischer Panda.
- 2 sets of alternator belts, for BOTH Yanmar and Fischer Panda.
- 2 spare raw water impellers, for BOTH Yanmar and Fischer Panda.
- 3 Filter Wrenches.
- Oil Absorber Pads and a couple of old towels.
- A small 110vac pump and 15' - 20' of hose for it.
- 2 long lengths of line - one 140' of 3/4" double-braided, and one 130' of 3/4" 3-strand.
There's not too much room left. Those looking for additional storage space could look here. Be aware that cutting the access hole was a real pain in the **s……but worth it!