Sensible Small Boat Cruising

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A group to discuss cruising in small boats.
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Swinging Instrument Holder for Companionway

by John Storring

Feb 14, 2009

Does anyone have a picture or innovative design for a swinging platform to hold portable GPS/fishfinder/depth sounder in the companionwy opening for a small boat (Grampion 26) I am pretty handy and have large shop and tools so will build it myself but need ideas. Thanks.
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    Wilson

    Dear John:
    On my Mac 25 I have a swing out arm with the VHF radio, the depth sounder and the Magellan meridian GPS. This allows good visibility from the cockpit and by swing them in good entrance when going below. This unit is similar to those shown on West Marine. I built one for my Clipper 21 out of a 1"x 6" mahogany, hinged from the companion way that worked well. It is a bit tricky to get the angles right so that when the console is out all is level.

    Good luck on your project.

    Feb 18, 2009

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      Tokkie Lottering

      Hi John, It was interesting to read that you have a 26ft Grampion. I have a 23ft Grampion, bright cranary yellow! Abandoned boat I got cheap, painted boat etc. I am a liveaboard on my boat, really enjoy my little Tokkels! Hope yo have sccess in finding a design for a swinging platform. regards.Tokkie

      Dec 2, 2009

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        Bob Isaacson

        Here are a couple of rather poor photos taken from the Aquarius Yahoo site that shoe a swing-out mount. I hve an Aquarius 23 that I am just stating to restore, and I have compiled a large set of photos for items such as these. I wil continue to search!

        Any more Aquarius owners out there?

        Bob Isaacson
        1973 Aquarius 23 Hull # 1144
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        Jan 10, 2010