I spent the better part of a day making one molding for the V-berth. It turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. But at this rate, this boat's never gonna get done. lol
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: V-berth Cabinetry Corner Molding
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08-29-2017 01:47 PM #1001Senior Member
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08-31-2017 10:13 AM #1002Senior Member
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While building out the V-berth, I've been thinking about how I'll do the air conditioning in the area. I realized the plan I had before wouldn't work, so I'll be putting a self-contained marine AC unit in the "desk-like structure" rather than in the closet. I'm going with Flagship. They're significantly more expensive, but their products are commercial/military grade and made in the USA. I made a shelf inside the "desk-like structure" that will support the unit. The whole thing will be hidden behind a sheet of mahogany plywood that I'll fit later.
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Marine Air Conditioners
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
This is very useful to know. We had a discussion in another thread about marine AC systems to replace old CruiseAires that are failing. I think Flagship was the brand recommended on that thread, also. I'd rather pay more for a unit that is easier to service and is made here.
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08-31-2017 03:33 PM #1004Senior Member
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
I got ocean breeze, and they were less expensive than Flagship. They also custom made them to my layout needed. Flagship wouldn't do any modifications, was higher on shipping, and I didn't get to talk to an engineer, just a sales guy that thought he was an expert.
Price was also lower than off-the-shelf units sold by defender/etc, so I don't understand the "they cost more" comment. My understanding is that ocean breeze used to make the units for flagshipFTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
Right, my mistake. Ocean Breeze was the one recommended.
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08-31-2017 07:37 PM #1006Senior Member
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
I didn't need any custom stuff. The quote I got back from OB was higher than Flagship's initial bid though their product appears to be similar. The pricing I listed in the blog was Flagship's second bid, but they knocked off even more in the final round.
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09-06-2017 09:39 AM #1007Senior Member
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
The heat in the tent is still killing me, but I'm making progress all the same. I got the V-berth bed foundation upright panels sealed and insulated on the back-side.
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Sealing and Insulating V-berth Panels
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09-07-2017 09:40 AM #1008Senior Member
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I took a brief break from the V-berth cabinetry to get some repairs and paintwork done with Awlgrip Matterhorn White. One of the pieces I fixed is the actuator housing for the helm center windshield that opens. It's shiny now, and I improved the robustness of the screw holes so they won't crack and break apart again. I think it turned out quite nice!
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: The Helm Windshield Opener Cover
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
You know, Q, I think there's a boat name in here...
"The Shiny"... or maybe just "Shiny".... I like it.
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09-08-2017 07:59 AM #1010Senior Member
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
Yeah, but can you imagine the grief you'd get on the dock if you didn't keep it perfectly shiny?
I'm thinking 'never again' or 'what was I thinking?!?!'