Island Gypsy hull construction

[dwhatty]

Dan and Lori wrote:

*David, my 1998 IG has flybridge supports aft on both starboard and port sides, your 2001 vessel does not appear to have these. Have you removed these or perhaps the later models did not incorporate them?

*The later models did not seem to have them.

Here's 2003:

 

[Dan and Lori]

FlyinLow wrote:
Pictures would be great.* What did you use to lower it into the engine room?

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-- Edited by Dan and Lori on Saturday 3rd of March 2012 11:00:53 AM

 

[Dan and Lori]

To get the gen. down into the lazarette I built an "A" frame from 4X4 lumber and attached a chainfall to lower it. I built a slide extending from the dock and thru the transom door to get the gen. onboard. Before I even purchased this generator I obtained the specifications and built a plywood box equal in size to the overall dimensions of the generator and did a trial run lowering it into the lazarette and into position just to be absolutely sure it would fit.

For the A/C install, the unit mounted inside the setee starboard of the dinette table. I moved the liquor cabinet out far enough to allow ductwork to rise behind it. I built the distribution head with 5 outlets blowing in all directions in the salon. This allowed the full volume of discharge air to flow only a little more than 6 feet thru a full 6 inch duct. We get a large volume of cool air into the salon and gain a temperature differential about 20 to 22 deg. I am currently working to add solar screens to the side windows hoping for even greater efficiency. We use a small fan at night to pull the cool air into the stateroom and that works very well, no longer considering adding a second A/C.

This spring when our humidity is lower I will try to select a matching stain and complete the staining and varnish on the new teak cabinetwork. Does anybody know of a close match for the wood stain inside the 1998 IG?
Also the wine rack was added for two reasons, one it's a wine rack, second it provides structural support for the A/C distribution head.

 

[Dan and Lori]

Old Stone wrote:
Very nice cabinetry work for the modifications. What is the specie of wood? Assume it is veneered ????????ply, and ????????solid stock.

*Used teak veneer 1/2 in. plywood and all other including mouldings of solid teak.

 

[Dan and Lori]

Yes, I completed all the woodwork myself as well as the full generator installation. I have a woodshop that rivals many cabinet shops. The trouble with cabinet work on a vessel is that you almost have to throw out the variables of "plumb, level and square", everything resides on angles. I'm a big "do it yourself'er", almost nothing happens onboard unless I do it. Thanks for the tip on the stain finish.

 

[JohnP]

Dan and Lori wrote:
Yes, I completed all the woodwork myself as well as the full generator installation. I have a woodshop that rivals many cabinet shops. The trouble with cabinet work on a vessel is that you almost have to throw out the variables of "plumb, level and square", everything resides on angles. I'm a big "do it yourself'er", almost nothing happens onboard unless I do it. Thanks for the tip on the stain finish.

*Dan, Nice work on the genny installation and the ac cabinetry.* I know what you mean about throwing out standard carpentry variables.

I have had great success by making templates out of luan strips for counters or shelves,* bulkheads and most parts I made out of wood for the boat.

Keep up the good work.* I will be thinking of your project as I slide my own generator aboard this spring.

JohnP