3227 cabinet

[willysross]

I started by moving all of the electrical forward. I then took a piece of 3/4 pressure treated for the bottom. Then I cut 4 pieces of 1/2 cabinet grade plywood for the dividers. Each divider had to be scribed on the back to match the contour of the side of the boat. The dividers were plumbed up in place so they would look straight. The top piece was then installed. The two end pieces were installed out of plumb to match the walls they they touch on both ends.I then removed it and built the face frame and shelves. I put an opening under the middle bottom door for storage under neath. I installed a new piece of pressure treated in the cabin below on the edge of the floor to create the storage area. The Teak on the back of the cabinet is actually glued to the fiberglass on the boat.

 

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[Runningman]

Awesome! How long did it take you? When can I bring my 3227 over for the new cabinet?

 

[rapscallion]

Nice work! What a difference. The new wood will probably darken up over time to match the boat's existing woodwork.

What about a fiddle rail for the shelves to prevent the contents from spilling out during rough conditions?

Looks great! Shows real pride of ownership.

 

[32carv]

Again, great job! Picture number one reminds me of some of the projects that I have gotten into around the house. You gut something to the point of no return, take a step back and wonder if this was such a great idea. Then you move forward one step at a time and eventually it comes together. What's your next project?
Jim

 

[Ken34]

Very cool!

I spent yesterday afternoon on the boat (under shrink wrap) debating just what I wanted to do there!

Thanks for all of the Ideas!

And by the way, after a terrible week........just a couple hours on the boat, in the cold, made even the Detroit lions loss seem OK!

 

[willysross]

I spent yesterday anchored out watching the Stuart air show. It got down to about 81 degrees. I always like reading this time of year about everyone winterizing while us down south are thinking about where to cruise.

 

[Ken34]

OK - Willy, I no longer care for you! LOL I am kidding.

But in a month when we get our snowmobiles out it makes winter all worth it!

 

[iceman3500]

Does anyone know if there is enough room in a 3207 to do something like this? How much is involved in moving the electrical panel?

Thanks

 

[mjkkemper]

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Originally posted by iceman3500

Does anyone know if there is enough room in a 3207 to do something like this? How much is involved in moving the electrical panel?

Thanks

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I thought of doing something similar after seing this post on my 3207. One thing I did notice when replacing the side vents was that this area is also the chase for the vents for the engine compartment.

 

[kthoennes]

This is such a great coincidence -- this spring I need to remove the wall panels to replace all the water, waste and gas inlets on my 3207 and now I know (roughly) what's behind those panels. Thanks so much for posting this in 2010 -- and incidentally the cabinet work looks fantastic.

 

[iceman3500]

What is involved in removing the wall panels? Now that you have been behind the panel, do you think something like this will work on a 3207? Maybe on a smaller scale because of the venting, etc. I'm hoping to be able to put a TV in there similar to the original poster along with a 12V DVD player, some shelves, etc. We just bought the boat this fall and it's too cold here right now in Northern Ontario for me to pull things apart but I'd like to keep dreaming for springtime.

 

[mjkkemper]

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Originally posted by iceman3500

What is involved in removing the wall panels? Now that you have been behind the panel, do you think something like this will work on a 3207? Maybe on a smaller scale because of the venting, etc. I'm hoping to be able to put a TV in there similar to the original poster along with a 12V DVD player, some shelves, etc. We just bought the boat this fall and it's too cold here right now in Northern Ontario for me to pull things apart but I'd like to keep dreaming for springtime.

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Did some exploring this past weekend on my 3207 to see what is envolved. The 3207 is definitely a little different. I plan on keeping the panel in the same location. With out rewiring everything you could only move it to the Stern a few inches. (Electrical panel) The pictures below are from the panel look toward the stern. On the bow side of the panel is a insulated panel. Inside of that is the chase for the exterior vents for the engine compartment.

There is about a 1-1/2" difference in height between the wall height from the stern to the bow. I am thinking that a toe kick at the bottom would hide this. On the hard the floor is level but window sill is on a angle. Of course this might change on the water. It appears on willy's he ran it parallel with the sill on the window. If so the toe kick at the bottom should mask it. I'd like to do this on the hard but i wouldn't know if it changes once I splash.

I also noticed that the wall and divder was insulated on the back. I am assuming that this for sound. I am thinking of being able to build it so that I can slide these out if I need to get back in there. Particularly for the the fill Nozzel connections. If I go with a toe kick I could remove that and get to some angle brackets holding it down. Also the top lintel could be screwed so that could be disconnect.

Again thanks willy this is a great idea

 

[willysross]

I just screwed mine in with 3 drywall screws on each end. I remove those, roll up the carpet and the cabinet slides out easy on the 3/4 plywood it is built on

 

[mjkkemper]

Thanks to your great idea I am finishing up my version