bow box

[jeffstevens763@g]

after setting the boat up and messing about with it i looked for a bow box and came across this its for a horse box corner, for feed i think very robust 5 mm thick PVC fits right in the bow its measures 12 inch deep 23 inch long 23 inch wide great for an anchor bucket cost £18.
i did have to go round it with the sander to take off the Sharpe edge but fits nicely.

cheers

[Fenlander]

Jeff that's a good buy and not something I'd have thought of... despite until a couple of years ago having decades of horse owning experience.

We sold pretty well all our stable kit including two like yours a while back but have retained one corner manger for "old times sake"... however it's Victorian cast iron so probably not totally compataible with the Aerotec although perhaps would trim it nicely when one up!

I must admit the only thing that sometimes frustrates me with the Aerotec is simple storage which was so easiy achieved with our old Honwave 3.5 alloy floor in much the same way as you have done with your Quicksilver.

[jeffstevens763@g]

well the old Victorian corner manager will look good with a few nice flowers in it at the front door.
this box is spot on for bits & bobs i have fixed it to the bow dodger to prevent it slipping back with lobster pot hooks [pvc] they are handy too not using as an anchor bucket as i have that sorted on the top of the bow dodger.

cheers

[The Gurnard]

Horses for courses Jeff..looks the job to me .. wonder if I can make one :-D

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by The Gurnard

Horses for courses Jeff..looks the job to me .. wonder if I can make one :-D

certainly with your talents gurnard, must admit one of the best things ive picked up to fit that space to the full.

cheers

[Yabadabadoo]

Spot on Jeff thank you for sharing, wonder if it would cover the floor valves of a Honwave.. Boat in Devon, tape measure and me in London gah... Gurnard you will have a vacuum former made up in your shed by lunchtime right?

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Yabadabadoo

Spot on Jeff thank you for sharing, wonder if it would cover the floor valves of a Honwave.. Boat in Devon, tape measure and me in London gah... Gurnard you will have a vacuum former made up in your shed by lunchtime right?

it covers my keel valve which will stop dirt going in, have a look on google there are loads, look up horse feeding thats what they are used for in horse boxes and in different colors i just got that because it was near to me to have a look at.
i can give exact measurments if you require lip size etc two 450 mm transom wheels will fit in as a guide
cheers

[Fenlander]

>>>Boat in Devon, tape measure and me in London

With me it's often as simple as SIB packed up on the garage shelf and can I really be bothered to unpack and set it up to find out this or that measurement. But just done that very thing to find out the length of the air floor retaining straps for a little mod I have in mind.

The Aerotec of course comes with it's own smart "corner manger" from new. Problem is the bag is so capacious it's capable of being filled with gear that will weigh so much the straps will rip off either bag or boat.

Would have been far better if they'd made it to go right to the floor so it was fully supported... and with the first 6" of construction fully waterproof material.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

>>>Boat in Devon, tape measure and me in London

With me it's often as simple as SIB packed up on the garage shelf and can I really be bothered to unpack and set it up to find out this or that measurement. But just done that very thing to find out the length of the air floor retaining straps for a little mod I have in mind.

The Aerotec of course comes with it's own smart "corner manger" from new. Problem is the bag is so capacious it's capable of being filled with gear that will weigh so much the straps will rip off either bag or boat.

Would have been far better if they'd made it to go right to the floor so it was fully supported... and with the first 6" of construction fully waterproof material.

yep thats why i never bought one you want to be able to stuff anything in there having said that i carry a £20 dry bag from lomo keeps everything dry and i carry the desirable' s in there too sets up as a rucksack too

[jeffstevens763@g]

capacity for info.

cheers

[matt h]

Jeff. Gets my vote for the rib nob award!!
Nice one and almost made to measure. A perfect find

[jeffstevens763@g]

to prevent chafing & a better fit bit of pipe insulation.