Overhead storage in engine room.

[Oldlaxer1]

We're living on board a '53 MY and will probably only take one or two short trips this year. I've been considering putting overhead storage racks (think garage storage racks) in the engine rooms. They are steel/wire construction. Obviously I'd have to remove anything heat sensitive or flammable before firing up the engines but does anyone have any other concerns with doing this?
Thanks

John

[SEVEN]

Air flow.

[Scarlett]

I saw a 58 motor yacht that had racks built over the engines, I did not like it but it did add a lot of storage the boat is listed on Yachtworld it is in San Diego there is one picture that shows the rack a little. I would give you a link to it but I am not that smart. John

[Oldlaxer1]

Air flow.

I was thinking about that and would probably have to remove anything stored on the racks before going anywhere. It's not a perfect solution to liveaboard storage shortage but can probably help somewhat.
Thanks!
John

[Oldlaxer1]

I saw a 58 motor yacht that had racks built over the engines, I did not like it but it did add a lot of storage the boat is listed on Yachtworld it is in San Diego there is one picture that shows the rack a little. I would give you a link to it but I am not that smart. John

Found it. That's exactly what I had in mind.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979...g#.Wxg0IFVKiHs